Louisiana Purchase State Park in east Arkansas is one of the smallest at 37 acres. ... Alligators have been spotted in the park, but not in recent years, reads one sign along the walkway.

The first Arkansas state park, Petit Jean (pronounce it “Petty Jean” or the locals will know you’re from out of town) is located in Morrilton, about 40 miles northwest of Little Rock.

Aspen Brown, a 7-year-old girl from Paragould, found a 2.95-carat golden brown diamond while celebrating her birthday at the park with her family on Sept. 1, Arkansas State Parks said.

Here’s a look at some of the most impressive discoveries made at the state park over the last few years. Nebraska Teacher Finds 2.12-Carat Diamond During Family Vacation Discovered: July 24, 2019 ...

David DeCook, a resident of Minnesota, recently discovered a stunning 3.81-carat brown diamond while exploring Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park with his family.

A man visiting an Arkansas state park unearthed a 3.29 carat diamond while sifting through the dirt, officials recently announced. The 3.29 carat diamond placed next to a coin for size comparison ...

At just under three carats, the diamond “is second-largest registered by a park guest this year,” according to Arkansas State Parks. A 3.29-carat brown diamond was found in March.

A white 2.03 carat diamond found at Arkansas Crater of Diamonds State Park on Sept. 27, 2024. Park officials said this is the second-largest diamond found in the park this year and the third ...

There are few natural resources in the Natural State more important than Arkansas' state parks. Each of the system's 52 parks offer unique experiences in remarkable settings - from world class ...

A visitor to the Arkansas Crater of Diamonds State Park left with a 2.3-carat diamond to commemorate the trip. Skip to content. NEWS10 ABC. Albany 78° Sign Up.

MURFREESBORO, Ark. – A visitor to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas left with a 2.3-carat diamond to commemorate the trip.The unnamed visitor arrived at the park when it opened at 8 a.m ...