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Be prepared. Stay Safe. Enjoy the Park.

The 2024 solar eclipse is a special event in the sky across the whole nation. We are glad you chose to experience it in an Arkansas State Park!  A little preparation can bring you a lot of sec...
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Spring break at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! With a mild winter behind us, it’s not too hard to believe spring is already here. Looking forward to warmer weather and school breaks, families from all ...
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Historic Washington Architecture

As the 19th century progressed, a genuine sense of national identity ignited a quest for something unique in American aesthetics in terms of art and architecture. Architects and artists alike sought t...
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Finding garnets at Crater of Diamonds

The crater is famous for diamonds, but many others rocks and minerals can be found here, too. Amethyst, spinel, peridot and garnet are just a few of the unique minerals guests can dig up and keep.
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When a Negative turns out to be Positive

For over 35 years, the clerk's office on the corner of Block 0 was the workspace of Hempstead County's County Clerk, Simon Sanders. Today, the building serves as a public restroom. Nevertheless, it do...