I go here to trail run. The main walking trail runs out to the lake and is about two miles out and…read moreback. The lake views by the spillway are worth the hike which is entirely wooded so that helps tremendously with the summer heat. Its very easy walking and I've even seen people on motorized skateboards. There are biking trails also but hiking/running them is permitted if you go against the bike traffic. These are pretty hilly and narrow and you need to watch your footing and listen for bikers if you're on foot. The trails overall are a blast to hike and run. Depending on which bike trail you take it is two or four miles. Whether you take a bike trail or the main trail once you get to the spillway you can keep following the trail which runs through the woods, around the golf course and dumps you out onto University Blvd about a mile and some change west of the park. That route including getting back to the parking lot is about six miles. There is also back road I believe that gets you close to the spill way if you don't want to hike.

Great park! I went to the east side. There was a play structure, swings, a trail, a deck leading to…read morethe lake, a hiking trail, picnic tables, drinking fountains, and restrooms.

Having kids you value a good playground…read more On the way back home from the Holidays it was time to let our seat-bound for the past few hours jittery kid to get our and stretch her legs. This is a wonderful playground any kid would love to de-jitter at.

Buituful scenery park staff is super kind and the shower facilities are really really awesome…read more This place is so peaceful I love it there!!

Good park the fishing is not that good I think it's over fished good to walk and swim.read more

This place is surreal. Extremely peaceful and well worth the drive. We stopped here on the way back…read morefrom Mississippi to take some pictures of the trees. The admission to the park is really affordable (like $4 per adult) and free for prior military. They have cute little cabins for rent and even canoes if you'd like to paddle around the lake. This place is a great day trip from DFW.

Awesome park Great…read moresites Lovely trees and water Nice park employees Canoes Boat ramps Hiking trails

Crater of Diamonds State Park is one of my favorite places to visit. We've traveled from Florida…read moretwice just to come here, and even made a third stop on our way home from our vacation out west - and we've still never found a diamond. Yet I would come back again and again. There's something incredibly therapeutic about the thrill of the hunt and the possibility that the next scoop of dirt could contain something amazing. It's not really about what you find - it's about the experience, the hope, and the adventure. The people here are also some of the kindest you'll meet. Everyone is searching for their own treasure, but they're genuinely excited when someone else makes a discovery. It creates a welcoming atmosphere where people get along, share stories, and celebrate each other's successes. If this place were closer to home, I'd probably spend at least one day every weekend here - maybe all of them. It's a fabulous escape and a special place that keeps calling me back, whether I find a diamond or not.

This was one of the highlights of our Arkansas trip while visiting family from our Florida home…read morebase. For anyone unfamiliar, this is the only diamond mine in the world open to the public where you can actually keep what you find. Some surprisingly large diamonds have been discovered here over the years, so there's always that tiny bit of hope that keeps you searching. What surprised me most was the layout. For some reason I expected caves or mining tunnels, but it's actually a huge open field where visitors search, dig, sift, and surface hunt. We paid $45 total admission for 3 people and thankfully already had equipment provided by our rental house (checkout Punkin's place in Murfreesboro, Arkansas on Airbnb) because you can absolutely spend extra renting tools onsite if needed. We started with wet sifting before moving into dry and surface searching. There were a few muddy sections from recent rain, but overall the conditions were great during our May visit. Slightly overcast skies with an occasional drizzle made the weather perfect for being outside. I honestly can't imagine doing this in the middle of a blazing hot summer afternoon. I had read reviews from people saying they left exhausted, but we approached it a little differently due to some back and shoulder limitations. We worked smart, paced ourselves, and still had a fantastic time. We didn't find diamonds that day, but we did leave with some beautiful rocks and a really fun experience. We would absolutely do this again!

Texarkana is one of those places that proudly wears its name like a badge of honor--and honestly,…read moreit's kind of amazing. You've got Texas and Arkansas literally glued together, like two siblings who refuse to share a room but have to get along anyway. Walk down the street and you might be in Texas, take a left, and suddenly you're in Arkansas--without even realizing it until the GPS freaks out. The city itself is a charming mash-up of southern hospitality, small-town vibes, and a sprinkle of "Wait, which state am I in again?" You'll find BBQ joints that swear they have the best brisket this side of the Mississippi, and local legends who debate endlessly over whether their favorite football team is a Texas team or an Arkansas one. And don't even get me started on the postal code drama--Texarkana has two ZIP codes because, yep, it's actually two cities pretending to be one. It's like the ultimate identity crisis, but everyone just laughs and orders sweet tea. If you want a place that's equal parts quirky, friendly, and confusing in the best way possible, Texarkana's got your back. Just don't forget which side of the street you're standing on--or you might end up paying sales tax twice!

Fun to stand with one foot in one state and one in another.People are friendly. Found some cute…read moreboutiques and a great brewery , but found little else to do. Clean streets.

It's really quite lovely! It's always very clean and definitely worth stopping in. The only bummer…read moreis now that they charge you to stop and park even if it's for 10 minutes

Friends trail Great trail! Easy path to follow, roots and…read morerocks make it unstable for any stroller or wheels. Clean area, the river is beautiful! The path also leads up to a cliff area. Must stop and walk when town. Our 2 year old followed us everywhere on the trail.

Very nice and fun park! Clean and has lots of sitting areas for parents, pretty plants and…read moreinteresting play things for the kids like a sand box. We don't have that where I'm from so I found it quite charming. Mostly it was clean and nice with a good walking area and lots of field space to run around.

This was a Clean nice friendly park. Walking trail…read moretoo.......................................................i enjoy my time meditating there