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Dirt, Dreams, Diamonds
Enjoying a state park is an incredible feeling... what if that feeling was suddenly heightened from finding a massive beast of a diamond?!
That happened to a French tourist this year in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Granted, that particular state park, Crater of Diamonds State Park, is known for diamonds if you can find them. The park is 37.5 acres, so put on your hiking boots and bring a bag because you can keep the nature's treasures that you find.
The French tourist found a whopping nearly 7.5 carat diamond right on the surface of the ground. The sunshine helped lead his eye straight to the glimmer of the diamond. Imagine walking along and there it is, in all of its glory.
That famous find, called the Murfreesboro Marvel, had an even cooler story from there because instead of selling it, he auctioned it for charity to share his good fortune with others. The proceeds went to educational programs at the park and environmental conservation efforts.
Sending good vibes to you if you embark on that state park journey to unearth nature's treasures. Who knows, you might be surprised with a little sparkle of destiny.
That happened to a French tourist this year in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Granted, that particular state park, Crater of Diamonds State Park, is known for diamonds if you can find them. The park is 37.5 acres, so put on your hiking boots and bring a bag because you can keep the nature's treasures that you find.
The French tourist found a whopping nearly 7.5 carat diamond right on the surface of the ground. The sunshine helped lead his eye straight to the glimmer of the diamond. Imagine walking along and there it is, in all of its glory.
That famous find, called the Murfreesboro Marvel, had an even cooler story from there because instead of selling it, he auctioned it for charity to share his good fortune with others. The proceeds went to educational programs at the park and environmental conservation efforts.
Sending good vibes to you if you embark on that state park journey to unearth nature's treasures. Who knows, you might be surprised with a little sparkle of destiny.