Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

It took less than an hour for a family to discover a 2.03-carat white diamond on the side of a plowed furrow at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Visitor Finds 2.03-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Wishes Come True at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Sep 2016

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Meg Matthews

A young Canadian pre-teen came to Crater of Diamonds thanks to the Make a Wish Foundation after a bad prognosis. But after spending time in the state park, he found a 15 pt diamond.

Young Boy Finds Diamond in Arkansas State Park

What is a Diamond Worth?

Jun 2016

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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.

Esperanza Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

When All is Lost

Apr 2016

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Rebekah Spurlock

Interpreters, like most educators, know what it is like to operate on a shoe string budget, utilizing the resources at hand. But what happens when it all goes missing at the blink of an eye?

Crater of Diamonds State Park: A wonderful and crazy place

Mar 2016

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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.

Living Underground at Devil’s Den State Park

Mar 2016

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Rebekah Spurlock

The unique sandstone crevice caves found at Devil’s Den State Park offer an intriguing immersion into the literal center of the layers of geology that support all life in the park.

Getting Your Feet Wet

Mar 2016

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Adam Leslie

The best way to learn is to get your feet wet by taking part in a creek seining program. It was developed to help monitor the aquatic life found in Lee Creek, but it turned into so much more.

Events Roundup: Spring and Summer in Arkansas

Nov 2025

Learn Dutch oven cooking, paddle downstream or practice your bird calls — but most importantly, get outside as Arkansas warms up with these festivals and ongoing activities.

Ozark Mountain Bike Fest at Devil’s Den State Park

Nov 2025

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Tim Scott

Devil’s Den State Park has been a haven for mountain bikers for nearly 30 years, and this April is no exception. This weekend the park will celebrate its 29th Annual Mountain Bike Festival. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save