The Crater of Diamonds State Park is located near Murfreesboro, Arkansas in Pike County. It is a 911 acre state park that is situated over an eroded lamproite volcanic pipe, and the park is open to the general public. The name of the park refers to the fact that over 25,000 diamonds have been found in the crater since it became a state park, and visitors are actually allowed to keep any gemstone that they find regardless of its value. … Continue reading →