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How do you measure up to the bald eagle?

Bald eagles, the majestic symbol of our nation, were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Since then, they have been seen more frequently throughout their range, which includes Lake Darda...
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A Good Time for a Diamond Find

22,813 people entered the diamond search area in October 2021, superseding the 15,443 people we saw in October of this year. But how does that compare with diamond finds? Does higher visitation mean t...
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A year of celebration and diamond discoveries

Last year was a special one for the Crater. Not only did the park celebrate its 50th anniversary, but more diamonds were registered in 2022 than the previous two years combined! Following is a recap o...
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You Couldn’t Make This Story Up!

Black History Month is upon us, we think it appropriate to remind our would-be visitors to Historic Washington State Park of the program opportunities that lay in store for them as related to the Afri...
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Spring Break

Spring break is here and that means we get a break from school, but that doesn’t mean you have to take a break from education. Arkansas State Parks are a great way to get active – both physically and ...
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Visiting the Crater during the Spring

It’s hard to believe that spring break is just around the corner, after the icy weather the park has received in recent weeks. Looking forward to warmer weather, families from all over the country are...
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When boring is not boring

All the shotguns you see here evolved from the less reliable and less effective guns of an earlier period to the reliably accurate and artistic designs of modern firearms. All it took was a little-kno...
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Women’s history at Mount Nebo State Park

Mount Nebo State Park is the state’s second oldest state park. The park can be found in a stellar spot atop Mount Nebo and its location is tied to an interesting piece of history. In 1924, Mount ...