A unique destination that promises to turn the dream of “who wants to be a millionaire” into reality

Crater of Diamonds State Park – an attractive tourist destination, promises the opportunity to turn the dream of “who wants to be a millionaire” into reality. (Photo: factsc)

A unique destination that attracts many treasure hunters and tourists

The US state of Arkansas has 52 national parks, of which the most unique is the Crater of Diamonds State Park (known as the Diamond Park) south of the city of Murfreesboro.

After diamonds were found in Peridotite soil (which carries a large amount of the Earth’s primary diamond deposits) near the South African city of Kimberly, all eyes of treasure hunters turned to Murfreesboro – where there is a large expanse of Peridotite land to the west that is the surface of a crater, the eighth largest diamond deposit in the world.

The first two diamonds were discovered in 1906 in Murfreesboro by John Wesley Huddleston (left) – a local farmer and treasure hunter for many years, later known as the “Diamond King” . (Photo: factsc)

Murfreesboro became famous and gradually developed into the city, after the first 2 blue and white diamonds were discovered in the year by Mr. John Wesley Huddleston (a local farmer and treasure hunter for many years). 1906, while digging in his field in what is now the Pike district of the city of Murfreesboro. Mr. Huddleston was later honored by many as the “Diamond King”.

Murfreesboro has been known as the “Crater of Diamonds” since 1951. It then became a national park – Crater of Diamonds State Park – in 1972, after being approved by the Department of Arkansas Parks and Tourism acquired from Arkansas Diamond and Ozark Diamond Mines Corporation – the parties have managed this place as a tourist attraction before.

For a small fee, treasure hunters and visitors can dig for diamonds and other gems at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. (Photo: expedia)

Since 1972, the Crater of Diamonds State Park has been operated as the only open-pit diamond mine in the world, open to attract a large number of treasure hunters and adventure enthusiasts. venture to find a way to make “who wants to be a millionaire” dream come true, through diamond services.

The largest brown diamond has just been discovered in April 2022

Crater of Diamonds State Park is considered to be delivering what it promises. 75,000 diamonds have been found by treasure hunters and visitors at Crater of Diamonds State Park since 1906.

An average of more than 600 diamonds per year, 2 diamonds per day are found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. Among the most famous diamonds discovered are: Uncle Sam 40.23 carats (largest diamond found in the US); Strawn-Wagner was found in 1990 and valued at about $1 million…

Despite Covid-19 in 2020, there are still more than 129,000 people flocking here to hunt for treasure, with 246 diamonds discovered and registered, with a total weight of 59.25 carats.

The 2.38 carat brown diamond has just been found, has been named “Frankenstone” by treasure hunter Adam Hardin and said he will sell it to a local shop. (photo: arkansasstateparks)

Most recently, according to the press on May 5, Mr. Adam Hardin of Arkansas (“treasure hunter” who has spent more than 10 years hunting for diamonds) on April 10 discovered a 2.38 carat brown diamond. This is the largest diamond discovered at the Crater of Diamonds State Park since September 2021 to present.

(2: Mr. Adam Hardin from Arkansas (“treasure hunter” who spent more than 10 years searching for diamonds) on April 10 found a 2.38 carat brown diamond (Photo: arkansasstateparks)

In addition to diamonds, treasure hunters and tourists can also find many other beautiful semi-precious stones such as Quartz (quartz, also known as aquamarine), Amethyst (amethyst), Jasper (amethyst). a type of jade usually red, yellow, brown, or green)…

Visitors to the Crater of Diamonds State Park can also experience camping, hiking, and summer cooling at Diamond Springs Water Park (pictured above)… (Photo: Splish Splash)

After finding a diamond, visitors can bring it to the Diamond Discovery Center for identification and confirmation free of charge. People are allowed to take home or sell any treasure they find.