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Swimming at Arkansas State Parks

Swimming is a popular summer activity for many. Arkansas State Parks have many outlets to enjoy the water, including swim beaches, swimming pools, and water park features.
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Lake boating at Arkansas State Parks

Among the outdoor opportunities found at Arkansas State Parks is access to 27 lakes. A popular channel to enjoy these waters is by boat. 
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Determining Diamond Color

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Visitors often ask us, “What happens if I find a diamond?” The answer is, we identify and register it for you, and you get to keep it! When a visitor find...
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Emma O'Neal

Emma has been working with Arkansas State Parks since October 2024. She has been an interpreter at Crater of Diamonds State Park since February 2025. In her pastime, she enjoys birdwatching, collectin...
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What is a Diamond Worth?

Diamonds found at the Crater can be quite valuable, but the value of one gem does not guarantee that another of similar quality will be worth the same. The worth of each diamond is a unique calculatio...