Geology in Arkansas

Discover 5 places to experience unusual geology in Arkansas.

Jessieville, Arkansas

Coleman Mine

Crystal hunters can dig for their own stones at this DIY mine in Arkansas’ quartz belt.

Sponsored by Arkansas Tourism

Mount Ida, Arkansas

Avant Mining at Fisher Mountain

You can dig up your own crystals in the quartz capital of the world.

The "meteor" stone on display.

Pocahontas, Arkansas

Pocahontas 'Meteorite'

Despite what scientists think, the town still says this is an extraterrestrial rock.

Prospectors dig for diamonds

Murfreesboro, Arkansas

Crater of Diamonds State Park

The only diamond mine in the world where you can keep what you find.

9-25-20. Pretty neat place. $6 for adults

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Pivot Rock Park

This century-old roadside attraction is full of bizarre rock formations.

Old Naked Joe Mountain. (Atlas Obscura)

Norfork, Arkansas

Old Naked Joe Mountain

Peak named for an old man who liked to run in the nude.

Are we missing something unusual in Arkansas?