crater of diamonds state park

Digging for Diamonds: Crater of Diamonds State Park

Well, I finally made it to the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas.  I’ve always been interested in rocks, so what better way to indulge in stones by digging for diamonds? 

The Crater of Diamonds State Park is only a four hour drive from my hometown of Dallas, Texas.  So, I don’t know why it has taken me so long to try my luck. Especially with a recent trip to Mena and passing through the state too many times to count for horse shows in Gulfport and Ocala.

The good news is that now my piqued interest in digging for diamonds has been satisfied.  For anyone else who wants to try their luck, below is a helpful guide.

DIG FOR DIAMONDS
calcite formations in Mystic Caverns

Day 4 – Formations of the Arkansas Ozarks

Day 4 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Best Places to Visit for Formations in the Ozarks

Well today was much smoother than yesterday, though maybe not for the mama, papa and newborn puppies I found in the middle of the road.  They were near a house, but somehow I got the feeling they were dumped there.  I felt so sad…I certainly couldn’t house 6 of them with my unfriendly dog Petey.  I moved them to the side of the road and left them some food.  I hope a local took them in! Now I’m off to see didn’t rock formations in the Ozarks.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!