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Sifting Gravel for Diamonds

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Visitors at the Crater of Diamonds get to do something here they can’t do at most other state parks – take the rocks and minerals they find home with them...
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Discovering the Uncle Sam

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! In recent weeks, we have learned that the Uncle Sam Diamond—the largest ever found in the United States—is now on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s...
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Basic Angling Tips for White River Trout Fishing 

Bull Shoals-White River State Park has become a very popular fishing destination since it was established in 1955, following the completion of Bull Shoals Dam. Two incredible fishing ecosystems w...
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Hello Girl Scouts! The State Parks of Arkansas is excited to be part of the national Girl Scouts Love State Parks event, coming up September 11-12, 2021! Our park rangers are working with your Council...
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Walking in Mud at the Crater

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! On muddy days at the Crater, lots of people visit and leave with mud-caked shoes, tools, and kids. Visitors often don’t realize how muddy the search area ...
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Southeastern State Parks Program Seminar 2025

This year marks the 49th annual convening of the Southeastern State Parks Program Seminar (SSPPS), a conference for state park professionals dedicated to the promotion and advancement of educational o...