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History of the Diamond Mine

For years, locals wondered about the unusual green dirt about two miles south of the small farming community of Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Geologists examined the soil in the late 1800s and found it to b...
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Queen Wilhelmina Wildlife & Ecology

The Ouachita Mountains abound in a wide variety of wildlife, including game and non-game species. The name "Ouachita" (Wash-it-taw) is derived from an American Indian word meaning "good hunting." Many...
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Queen Wilhelmina Educational Program

We invite teachers to bring your students to Queen Wilhelmina State Park. This online handbook was prepared to help you discover the variety of programs offered at Queen Wilhelmina Stat...
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Crater of Diamonds Photo

Photos from Crater of Diamonds State Park where you can hunt for diamonds and keep whatever you find!
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What Should I Bring to Crater of Diamonds

Where can diamonds be found within the park? Visitors have found plenty of gems both on top of and in the soil. Tools are not necessary for diamond seeking, and a good way to search is to walk up and ...
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What Do Diamonds Look Like?

The park offers free rock and mineral identification at the Diamond Discovery Center. Diamonds are weighed and certified free of charge for the finder