Bed & Breakfast Accommodations in the hills of Bismarck, near Hot Springs Arkansas
While optimists and amateur prospectors enjoy immersing themselves in the mining experience offered at Crater of Diamonds State Park, we have sweetened the search. The first guest who finds a diamond will get their room night free of charge. “With … Continue reading
Did you know that April’s birthstone is a diamond? Coincidentally, in 2022, Arkansas is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Crater of Diamonds State Park. On April 22-23, the park will celebrate with guest speakers, a Prospector’s Treasure Hunt, games, … Continue reading
While optimists and amateur prospectors enjoy immersing themselves in the mining experience offered at Crater of Diamonds State Park, we have sweetened the search. The first guest who finds a diamond will get their room night free of charge. With … Continue reading
The 35th Annual Eagles et Cetera will be held Jan. 24-26, 2014. The longest running eagle awareness event in Arkansas will be held at DeGray Lake State Park in Bismarck. If you are a nature lover, or a bird watcher, … Continue reading
Now that the weather is getting cooler and the leaves are dropping, the bald eagles are returning to DeGray Lake! Whether you’re an avid bird watcher or just a novice, you won’t want to miss the Eagle Tours during your … Continue reading
Want to see more of DeGray Lake during your Hot Springs, Arkansas travel? Try one of the guided lake tours! Start out at the DeGray Lake State Park Marina, where you will board a pontoon boat guided by a state … Continue reading
The 34th annual “Eagles Et Cetera” will be held January 25-27, 2013 at DeGray Lake State Park. This beautiful bird which is the national emblem of the US was once an endangered species. But thanks to conservation efforts and increased … Continue reading
Due to its many lakes and waterways, Arkansas is considered prime eagle watching territory in winter. Some bald eagles stay in Arkansas year-round, while others migrate here from October to as late as mid-March. Whether you’re trying to catch a … Continue reading
106 years ago, a local farmer found diamonds in the soil of his Murfreesboro, Arkansas farm. That land has since become the Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamond-producing site in North America. Visitors to the park can view … Continue reading
Lake Ouachita’s (“Wash-i-ta”) Bird Island has been named an Important Bird Area (IBA) by the National Audubon Society. In July and August, up to 50,000 purple martins can be seen as they prepare for their migration to Brazil. Lake Ouachita … Continue reading