Tucked in the rolling hills of southwest Arkansas is Crater of Diamonds State Park, a hidden gem where ordinary visitors can try their luck at finding extraordinary treasures. This state park is the only diamond-bearing site in the world where the public can search for precious stones and keep whatever they discover.

In May, lucky visitor David DeCook discovered a 3.81-carat brown diamond , and the thrill of unearthing a sparkling gem is open to anyone with curiosity, patience, and a sense of adventure.

Crater of Diamonds State Park is a one-of-a-kind destination located on an ancient volcanic crater, where natural forces pushed diamonds close enough to the surface for everyday explorers to uncover. More than 35,000 diamonds have been found here since the first discovery in 1906, and

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