Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas Park Crater of Diamonds Moro Bay Region Southwest Lower Delta Northwest Park Activity Diamond Digging Kayaking / Canoeing Fishing Hiking Watchable Wildlife Trail Type Kayaking/Water Trails Trail Difficulty Author Arkansas State Parks Staff Zoie Clift Meg Matthews Monika Rued Chris Adams Sarah Reap Megan Ayres Moore Tayler Markham Sasha Bowles Chris Pistole Grady Spann Heather Johnson Heather Runyan Jenn Menge Billy Nations Jeanette Larson Kayla Gomance Mystina Swaim Robin Gabe Ryan Smith Tara Gillanders Adam Leslie Bonnie Marberry Cara Curtis Cathy Combs David Armstrong Don Simons Elizabeth Kimble Ivory Detter Joe Jacobs John Morrow Jonathan Wirges Kara Helton Kelly Farrell Matt Manos Pearl Jangjiravat Rebekah Spurlock Shelley Flanary Zachary Fisher Alex Hedegard Amy Griffin Amy Griffin Brian Whitson Devin Moon Emma O'Neal Haley Johnson Jackie Rupp Jason Baumgartner Jason Parrie Jeanette Larson Josh Williams Kristina Root Kylee Cole Leita Spears Leita Spears Maggie Howard Mary Buchman Melissa Ray Pete Salmon Rachel Lewis Randy Pearson Ron Salley Sarah Wells Seth Boone Tim Scott [X] Waymon Cox [X] Paul Butler Date Published August 2025 August 2024 December 2023 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 May 2022 March 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 February 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 December 2018 September 2017 January 2017 June 2016 April 2016 March 2016 Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 6 Next page Next › Build A Box Screen at Crater Apr 2019 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! One of the most useful tools in searching for diamonds is a sifting screen. A fine-mesh screen helps you to sift dirt and search through gravel quickly. When used properly, it can greatly increase your chances of finding a diamond! The park rents screens and other tools for diamond searching, but some people like to make their... Awesome Astronomy March 16 at Crater of Diamonds State Park Mar 2019 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! On Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8 p.m., all ages are invited to come to the campground amphitheater for an evening under the stars! Guest astronomer Rick Floyd will share his knowledge of the night sky, along with fascinating photos of the moon, stars, nebulae, and more that he has taken. Springtime Diamond Mining at Crater of Diamonds State Park Feb 2019 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds State Park! With freezing February temperatures, it’s hard to believe that spring is just over a month away. In the next few weeks, families from across the country will be planning spring break trips, and several will be visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park for a diamond mining adventure. For those who plan to visit the park this... Take a First Day Hike at the Crater of Diamonds State Park Dec 2018 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds! This New Year’s Day, make a resolution for a healthier 2019 with a morning guided hike around the park’s Little Missouri River Trail, as part of the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative. Surprising Uses for Minerals Found at the Crater of Diamonds Sep 2017 ⁄ Waymon Cox Dozens of minerals can be found at Crater of Diamonds State Park, including calcite, mica, and barite. Each one can be used in different ways to make our lives easier. Couple ‘Catches’ 15 Pound Fish Without Pole Jan 2017 ⁄ Paul Butler One Arkansas couple rented a boat to explore the Ouachita Lake and Raymond Lake. To their surprise, a large fish jumped into their boat at Moro Bay State Park. What is a Diamond Worth? Jun 2016 ⁄ Waymon Cox Diamonds found at the Crater can be quite valuable, but the value of one gem does not guarantee that another of similar quality will be worth the same. The worth of each diamond is a unique calculation, determined by a variety of factors beyond simple appearance. Babysitting a Beaver Apr 2016 ⁄ Paul Butler Your Arkansas State Parks are set aside, protected, and determined in their mission to provide you with outdoor experiences that can enhance the quality of your life. Whatever Floats Your Boat Apr 2016 ⁄ Paul Butler If you're looking for some time to relax and unwind, you won't find a better place than an Arkansas State Park. Pack up your boat, fishing gear, and head out to get a little alone time. Crater of Diamonds State Park: A wonderful and crazy place Mar 2016 ⁄ Waymon Cox The main thing that makes Crater of Diamonds State Park so unique is that our visitors are allowed to hunt for diamonds, and then are allowed to keep them. Pagination Previous page ‹ Previous Page 6 Next page Next ›
Build A Box Screen at Crater Apr 2019 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! One of the most useful tools in searching for diamonds is a sifting screen. A fine-mesh screen helps you to sift dirt and search through gravel quickly. When used properly, it can greatly increase your chances of finding a diamond! The park rents screens and other tools for diamond searching, but some people like to make their...
Awesome Astronomy March 16 at Crater of Diamonds State Park Mar 2019 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! On Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8 p.m., all ages are invited to come to the campground amphitheater for an evening under the stars! Guest astronomer Rick Floyd will share his knowledge of the night sky, along with fascinating photos of the moon, stars, nebulae, and more that he has taken.
Springtime Diamond Mining at Crater of Diamonds State Park Feb 2019 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds State Park! With freezing February temperatures, it’s hard to believe that spring is just over a month away. In the next few weeks, families from across the country will be planning spring break trips, and several will be visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park for a diamond mining adventure. For those who plan to visit the park this...
Take a First Day Hike at the Crater of Diamonds State Park Dec 2018 ⁄ Waymon Cox Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds! This New Year’s Day, make a resolution for a healthier 2019 with a morning guided hike around the park’s Little Missouri River Trail, as part of the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative.
Surprising Uses for Minerals Found at the Crater of Diamonds Sep 2017 ⁄ Waymon Cox Dozens of minerals can be found at Crater of Diamonds State Park, including calcite, mica, and barite. Each one can be used in different ways to make our lives easier.
Couple ‘Catches’ 15 Pound Fish Without Pole Jan 2017 ⁄ Paul Butler One Arkansas couple rented a boat to explore the Ouachita Lake and Raymond Lake. To their surprise, a large fish jumped into their boat at Moro Bay State Park.
What is a Diamond Worth? Jun 2016 ⁄ Waymon Cox Diamonds found at the Crater can be quite valuable, but the value of one gem does not guarantee that another of similar quality will be worth the same. The worth of each diamond is a unique calculation, determined by a variety of factors beyond simple appearance.
Babysitting a Beaver Apr 2016 ⁄ Paul Butler Your Arkansas State Parks are set aside, protected, and determined in their mission to provide you with outdoor experiences that can enhance the quality of your life.
Whatever Floats Your Boat Apr 2016 ⁄ Paul Butler If you're looking for some time to relax and unwind, you won't find a better place than an Arkansas State Park. Pack up your boat, fishing gear, and head out to get a little alone time.
Crater of Diamonds State Park: A wonderful and crazy place Mar 2016 ⁄ Waymon Cox The main thing that makes Crater of Diamonds State Park so unique is that our visitors are allowed to hunt for diamonds, and then are allowed to keep them.
