Those who visit Crater of Diamonds can “search a 37-acre field" for various rocks, minerals and gemstones to take home with them Arkansas State Parks (3) Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is a treasure trove of jewels. Located in Murfreesboro, the state park offers a “one-of-a-kind experience” to those looking to dig up their own diamonds, as noted on its . Those who visit Crater of Diamonds can “search a 37-acre field,” which happens to be “the eroded surface of a volcanic crater,” for various rocks, minerals and gemstones that visitors can take home with them.
Here’s a look at some of the most impressive discoveries made at the state park over the last few years. Josh Lanik, a 36-year-old teacher from Hebron, Nebraska, discovered a near the southwest edge of Crater of Diamonds State Park while on a family vacation in July 2019. Lanik found the diamond after about two hours of searching, said in a press release at the time.
“It was blatantly obvious there was something different about it,” Lanik said. “I saw the shine, and when I picked it up and rolled it in my hand, I noticed there weren’t any sharp edges.” The diamond was about the size of a jellybean and was a dark brown color “similar to brandy,” according to Park Interpreter Waymon Cox.
He believed the diamond was one of many unearthed after about 14 inches of rain fell in the area about a week prior. Related: The diamond Kevin Kinard found on Labor Day in 2020 is the in the park's.