Murfreesboro AR and Crater of Diamonds

October 22 - November 21, 2016
Murfreesboro RV Park, Murfreesboro AR

Onward in our travels! We landed next at Murfreesboro RV Park which is less than a mile from the Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas. 




Al and Alberta were most welcoming and taught us the rudimentary skills of diamond-hunting. 

They lent us tools including sifters, vials, buckets, and shovels. 

This is what we might find:

The gemstones rise to the surface after a rain or after the fields are plowed.  However, they never tell you when they're going to plow so there's that degree of suspense! 

It's hard, hot work, so be sure and wear comfortable clothes and prepare to get dirty.  In addition to your tools, you should also bring a hat, a stool or something to sit on, sunscreen (even on a cloudy day), lots of water, sturdy shoes and rubber gloves for washing. Lots of folks bring a wagon to carry everything - smart!

You are allowed to bring 5 gallons of washed gravel from the park. There are 2 washing stations where you can sift and wash out the dirt.  I mean, the stones are heavy enough, so don't add additional weight by hauling out dirt!

A hard day's work!

A couple of days, Patricia and Peggy with husbands Steve and Jeff, brought their rigs and stayed at the State Park at the Crater of Diamonds.  We had a cookout and I think we all had a great time! 

While we were in Arkansas, we drove around a lot to see the area.  Although I didn't take pictures of all the places we visited, here are a few.

Hawkins General Store - they have everything, even a small bake shop and restaurant!

 

Fire Truck Memorial

Lake Greeson

The dam below and view from above

Next stop:  New Braunfels TX

BYE!