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Kristina Root

Kristina Root-Carranza has worked for Arkansas State Park’s system for over 13 years and served Mississippi River State Park for 7 years.  She enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with her ...
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Elizabeth Kimble

Elizabeth is the park interpreter at Crowley’s Ridge State Park. As a child, she had a love for nature and the outdoors. As she got older, she became interested in childcare and pursued that part-time...
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Colorful Minerals Found at the Crater of Diamonds

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Each fall, changing leaves enhance the colors and natural beauty of our surroundings. For visitors to Crater of Diamonds State Park, colorful minerals can...
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Winter Forecast for the Crater of Diamonds

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Colder temperatures will have many of us wishing for warmer weather in the months to come, but winter can be a great season to search for diamonds! Winter...
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Hike the Crater of Diamonds on New Year’s Day 2022

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! With a new year just ahead, we are looking forward to exciting opportunities that often come with the changing of the calendar. 2022 will be a special yea...
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Cathy Combs

Cathy Combs is the park superintendent at Lake Frierson State Park in eastern Arkansas. Cathy is no stranger to the Delta. She grew up in Paragould and has fond memories of camping with family in the ...