Murfreesboro is the main agricultural center in the area, with cattle, poultry, and egg production as the main industries. Popular activities in and around Murfreesboro include skiing, boating and fishing on Lake Greeson and the Little Missouri river.
In south-western Arkansas, a short drive from Murfreesboro, is the Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only source of natural diamonds in the United States that is open to the public.
Since 1906, more than 70,000 diamonds have been uncovered including the Wagner Diamond. The site became an Arkansas state park in 1972. Crater of Diamonds State Park also features a museum and water playground.
Hours:
May 29 to September 6: 8am-8pm
September 7 to May 28: 8am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Additional charges apply to the water playground. Campground closed until mi-summer 2010.
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Murfreesboro, Hope
