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Lucky Tourist Finds Massive Diamond in State Park

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A tourist from France made a remarkable 7.46-carat find during his first trip to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds, the park announced. Paris resident Julien Navas traveled to America along with a friend to witness the Vulcan Centaur launch in Cape Canaveral, FL. Afterward, they traveled through New Orleans, where they heard about Arkansas’ famous 37.5-acre … Read more

This Popular National Park Lodge Burned to the Ground

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A popular lodge in Washington’s Olympic National Park burned to the ground this weekend. The Seattle Times reports that Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge was found in flames on Sunday afternoon, and the structure was deemed a complete loss despite attempts to extinguish the blaze. The lodge has been closed for an $11 million renovations since March, … Read more