Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

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Crater of Diamonds celebrates 50 years as an Arkansas State Park

Mar 2022

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Waymon Cox

Crater of Diamonds State Park celebrates its 50th year as an Arkansas state park this year and will hold an anniversary celebration on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. Crater of Diamonds State Park, in Murfreesboro, Ark., has managed North America’s only public diamond mine since the State of Arkansas purchased the 37.5-acre deposit of diamond-bearing ore and 800...

Ozark Diamond Mine shack that sits on the diamond search field with blue skies and white clouds overhead

1.73-Carat Diamond Found at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Dec 2016

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Meg Matthews

Crater of Diamonds State Park is the only public diamond mine in the world. If a visitor finds a diamond its their's to keep. Recently, two guests who go to Crater of Diamonds on a regular basis found the third-largest diamond at the park in 2016. The diamond is a 1.73-carat white gemstone. The new owners of this diamond say they haven't yet decided what they will do with...

1.73-Carat Diamond Found at Crater of Diamonds

Ozark Holidays Craft Show at Ozark Folk Center State Park

Dec 2016

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Monika Rued

The perfect present for everyone on your list is at the Ozark Folk Center. Here you can find locally-made heirloom quality gifts for reasonable prices. One of a kind items will surprise even the Grinch that Stole Christmas in your group. No need to fight the crowds at the malls, the OFC provides a serene shopping experience without the stress. #ozark-folk-center-craftspjc...

Green Friday is Time to #OptOutside

Dec 2016

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Monika Rued

Nov. 25 is Green Friday, an alternative to the crowds by choosing to #OptOutside and get outdoors. Arkansas State Parks has been offering Green Friday events for over seven years.