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Arkansas Lake Beach Closures Due to E. Coli
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 27, 2025) — As summer heats up, several public swim beaches across Arkansas remain closed after routine testing revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, prompting public
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Expands Outdoor Classroom Grant Program for Schools
Applications open through Aug. 30 to fund nature-based learning projects on campuses statewide. LITTLE ROCK
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Arkansas Lake Beach Closures Due to E. Coli
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 27, 2025) — As summer heats up, several public swim beaches across Arkansas remain closed after routine testing revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, prompting public health advisories and renewed attention to lake safety. The Arkansas Department of Health’s Division of Environmental Health monitors water quality at more than 200 designated public swim beaches each year. Testing is typically conducted four times monthly during the summer season, and any location with two consecutive samples exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s threshold is immediately closed until the water tests clean twice in a row. E. coli, a bacteria often
Arkansas Lake Beach Closures Due to E. Coli
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 27, 2025) — As summer heats up, several public swim beaches across Arkansas remain closed after routine testing revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, prompting public health advisories and renewed attention to lake safety. The Arkansas Department of Health’s Division of Environmental Health monitors water quality at more than 200 designated public swim beaches each year. Testing is typically conducted four times monthly during the summer season, and any location with two consecutive samples exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s threshold is immediately closed until the water tests clean twice in a row. E. coli, a bacteria often
Wampoo Roadeo Moves to Keo
New Start Line Location and Routes for Wampoo Roadeo on July 19 in Keo, Arkansas Little Rock, AR – The highly anticipated Wampoo Roadeo is back with exciting updates for
Analyzing Arkansas Cities in the 2025 PeopleForBikes City Ratings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The 2025 PeopleForBikes City Ratings, a global benchmark for bikeability, ranks 22 Arkansas cities based on their bicycle infrastructure and network connectivity. Northwest Arkansas continues to
Wampoo Roadeo Moves to Keo
New Start Line Location and Routes for Wampoo Roadeo on July 19 in Keo, Arkansas Little Rock, AR – The highly anticipated Wampoo Roadeo is back with exciting updates for
Analyzing Arkansas Cities in the 2025 PeopleForBikes City Ratings
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The 2025 PeopleForBikes City Ratings, a global benchmark for bikeability, ranks 22 Arkansas cities based on their bicycle infrastructure and network connectivity. Northwest Arkansas continues to
Climbing
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Unveils E-Mountain Bike Trails, Joins OZ Trails Network
JASPER, Ark. – May 23, 2025 – Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, a renowned rock climbing destination in Arkansas, today announced the official opening of an extensive e-mountain bike trail network and
A Crag of Our Own: Urban Climbing Comes to Life at Big Rock Quarry
Tucked beside the Arkansas River and above the bike lanes of the North Little Rock section of the Arkansas River Trail, a new vertical adventure is drawing climbers to one
Big Rock Quarry Climbing Project Moves Forward: Route Development Begins!
Exciting news for Arkansas climbers! The Big Rock Quarry climbing development is officially underway, with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition (ACC) beginning the route development process in North Little Rock. This
Hiking & Backpacking
Hit the Dirt: Northwest Arkansas’ Best Short Hikes (5-10 Miles)
Lace up your boots and explore the natural beauty of Northwest Arkansas. The region, renowned for its rugged Ozark Mountain terrain, offers a wealth of hiking trails perfect for a
When the Trail Bites Back: Outdoor Mishaps and How to Handle Them
Spending time outdoors in Arkansas is one of life’s greatest pleasures—until things don’t go quite as planned. Whether you’re hiking deep into the backcountry or simply pulling into a state
Pinnacle Mountain State Park Expands Accessibility with Trackchairs
Pinnacle Mountain State Park is taking a major step toward inclusivity by introducing all-terrain Trackchairs. These wheelchairs allow visitors with mobility challenges to explore the park’s trails like never before.
Paddling
Kayaking the Big Maumelle River: A Scenic Adventure Near Little Rock
Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers some of the most accessible and scenic paddling opportunities in Central Arkansas, and kayaking the Big Maumelle River from the park’s boat launch to the
Tyler Bend Project Pause Hits Start of Peak Season
Searcy County, AR – A significant restoration project aimed at improving the Lower Tyler Bend river access point at the Buffalo National River has been unexpectedly put on hold due
Paddlers Gear Up for Spring Adventures on Five Arkansas Rivers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As spring approaches and water levels rise, paddlers across Arkansas are preparing to hit the state’s top rivers for a season of adventure. From gentle
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