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Spring break is a great time to explore Arkansas. One activity that stands out in the state is digging for crystals.

Mount Ida is surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita National Forest and is a small town packed with outdoor allure.  

Surrounded by the Ouachitas, Mount Ida is home to abundant quartz crystal deposits.  

One of the sparkling gems in the Diamond Lakes Region of Southwest Arkansas is Lake Ouachita. Arkansas’ largest lake, it is also the cleanest. 

  Hot Springs and Hot Springs National Park are world-famous for their thermal springs. 

Located in the Southwest part of the state, Arkansas’s Diamond Lakes region is named for the five lakes found here: Lake Catherine, Lake DeGray, Lake Greeson, Lake Hamilton and Lake Ouachita.