Woman thought gem found in Arkansas was ‘too big to be a diamond.' She was wrong

Though there are diamonds to be had throughout the Murfreesboro state park, Raynae Madison thought the "chocolate brown" gem ...

Family finds diamond worth thousands in US park

The diamond is the third largest discovered this year at state park with special area to dig for the gemstones.
The Times Shreveport on MSN

Louisiana's state gemstone isn't really a precious stone. Here's what it actually is

A number of U.S. states have an official gemstone, however, Louisiana's isn't really a precious stone. Here's where it's ...
Smithsonian Magazine

She Spent Three Weeks Digging for a Diamond for Her Engagement Ring—and Unearthed a 2.3-Carat Stunner

When Micherre Fox and her boyfriend decided to get married, she flew to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas to search for the diamond herself ...

Where to find the 35 US national parks, gems of the American outdoors

If you're looking to explore the great outdoors, you can't go wrong with visiting one of the nation's 35 national parks, spread out across the U.S.