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Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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  • Crater of Diamonds

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Trail Type

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Author

  • Adam Leslie
  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Chris Pistole
  • Don Simons
  • Grady Spann
  • Heather Johnson
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Kylee Cole
  • Maggie Howard
  • Matt Manos
  • Megan Ayres Moore
  • Meg Matthews
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  • Mystina Swaim
  • Robin Gabe
  • Sasha Bowles
  • Tara Gillanders
  • Tim Scott
  • Zachary Fisher
  • Zoie Clift
  • [X] Jason Parrie
  • [X] Waymon Cox

Date Published

  • April 2019
  • August 2016

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...

child searching for diamonds using a screen

Handling the Heat

Aug 2016
  ⁄  
Jason Parrie

Arkansas State Parks wants to remind folks that one can safely enjoy the outdoors even during the heat of the summer. Check our tips and precautions for the hot weather.

Lake Fort Smith State Park Hiking
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