The answer of course is diamonds. You know, the ones that have yet to be discovered deep underground. These precious gems can also be found laying right on top of the soil, having worked their way up to the surface. Your chances of finding one this way increases at a place like Arkansas's Crater of Diamonds They make sure to turn the soil ever-so-often to level the playing field. I have also heard after a good rain is a good time to visit the park, too.
Visiting this park is definitely on my bucket list. I have been trying to get someone to go there with me for quite sometime. One of these days, with or without company, I'm going to go get me some of those diamonds.
I have heard of some pretty good sized ones being found up to the present day. Other gemstones are found at the Crater of Diamonds, too. I know amethyst is one of them. Whatever you find they have experts on hand that will appraise your finds for free at the park.
Here's a link for a lil' learning about where to look for them and what they will look like when you do find them. Ehow has numerous articles about this very subject. Go check it out, come back here, leave a comment..and let me know what time you will be by to pick me up for our road trip.
If we don't discover a diamond the first day after hours of digging and sifting in the dirt and hot sun. (don't forget you hat) Don't get discouraged because they have all we will need to stay over and dig the next day. Right!?!
Seriously it's a full blown attraction for the entire family. The have campsites, air conditioned pavilions, a gift shop, a museum, a water park, a restaurant, laundry, fishing and more. But I think you know where you will find me. Finding diamonds that's where!!!
The admission is reasonable. Only $8 or something like that. You can take your own tools or rent them there. The rent prices are reasonable. It's the refundable deposit that will kill ya. You will for sure be taking there equipment back or you will be paying $100 for a very small shovel.
Kids Pets are welcome if they are kept on a leash.
Discounts for large groups of 15 or more. Wouldn't this have been a great field trip back in the day?
Like I said... I'll be waiting!
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| Diamonds in the Rough |
Visiting this park is definitely on my bucket list. I have been trying to get someone to go there with me for quite sometime. One of these days, with or without company, I'm going to go get me some of those diamonds.
I have heard of some pretty good sized ones being found up to the present day. Other gemstones are found at the Crater of Diamonds, too. I know amethyst is one of them. Whatever you find they have experts on hand that will appraise your finds for free at the park.
Here's a link for a lil' learning about where to look for them and what they will look like when you do find them. Ehow has numerous articles about this very subject. Go check it out, come back here, leave a comment..and let me know what time you will be by to pick me up for our road trip.
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| Outstanding! |
Seriously it's a full blown attraction for the entire family. The have campsites, air conditioned pavilions, a gift shop, a museum, a water park, a restaurant, laundry, fishing and more. But I think you know where you will find me. Finding diamonds that's where!!!
The admission is reasonable. Only $8 or something like that. You can take your own tools or rent them there. The rent prices are reasonable. It's the refundable deposit that will kill ya. You will for sure be taking there equipment back or you will be paying $100 for a very small shovel.
Discounts for large groups of 15 or more. Wouldn't this have been a great field trip back in the day?
Like I said... I'll be waiting!
