Posted in Louisiana July 24, 2020 by

You Can Now Dig For Fossils At Dark Woods Adventure Park In Louisiana

There’s always something new popping up in the Pelican State. Endless adventures seem to always pop up, catering to the seasons, and right now it’s the perfect time to be spending your days outdoors. Tucked away underneath the tall pines in Natchitoches lies one of the most amazing hidden gems in Louisiana, and you’re not going to want to waste any time checking it out. They just added a new attraction that the whole family will dig. Let’s check it out.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Dark Woods Adventure Park is a year-round attraction that transforms every season.
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In the fall, it's one of the spookiest haunted houses, attracting people from all over central Louisiana looking for an adrenaline-inducing evening. In the winter, Dark Woods transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland that’s a popular attraction for families who want to get lost in an enchanting landscape.
And for the summer, they have a new attraction that you won’t find anywhere else in Louisiana.
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And all you’ll need is your adventurous spirit and some free time to kill.
At Dark Woods’ Lost Treasure Mine, you can hunt for raw gemstones and fossils from around the world.
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The 95-foot authentic outdoor water sluice is the only one of its kind in the state, and this is one attraction the whole family can get in on.
They’ll start you off with everything you need to begin your mining adventure.
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And you get to keep what you find!
The whole family will have a blast searching for gemstones to bring home.
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Who knows, maybe this will be the beginning of a new collection or hobby!
Treasure hunting can sure work up an appetite, and luckily you won’t have to go far to grab a snack.
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Stop off at Dark Woods’ Black Cat Cafe in between hunting and fuel up on everything from ice cream to nachos and meat pies.
The treasure mine is currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to dusk and Sundays from 2 p.m. to dusk.
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Packages start at just $7.95 and admission is free, so gas up the car and plan for a fun-filled afternoon that you’ll be talking about for years to come.

For more information, be sure to check out the Dark Woods Adventure Park website and give it a follow on Facebook.

Have you visited Dark Woods to dig for gemstones? What about in other seasons? Share your experiences with us in the comments below!

Address: 4343 University Pkwy, Natchitoches, LA 71457, USA