Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park Crater of Diamonds Region Southwest Park Activity Diamond Digging Hiking [X] Watchable Wildlife Trail Type Trail Difficulty Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Monika Rued Cathy Combs Jenn Menge Pearl Jangjiravat Sasha Bowles David Armstrong Don Simons Maggie Howard Megan Ayres Moore Meg Matthews Robin Gabe Ron Salley [X] Waymon Cox Date Published February 2021 Video: The West Drain Feb 2021 ⁄ Waymon Cox One of Arkansas' most unique natural attractions is Crater of Diamonds State Park. Located in Murfreesboro, this site hosts thousands of visitors each year. A volcanic pipe erupted here around 100 million years ago, bringing diamonds to the surface. Today, park guests search for their own genuine diamonds in a 37.5-acre plowed field atop the volcanic crater. In addition to...
Video: The West Drain Feb 2021 ⁄ Waymon Cox One of Arkansas' most unique natural attractions is Crater of Diamonds State Park. Located in Murfreesboro, this site hosts thousands of visitors each year. A volcanic pipe erupted here around 100 million years ago, bringing diamonds to the surface. Today, park guests search for their own genuine diamonds in a 37.5-acre plowed field atop the volcanic crater. In addition to...