Arkansas Outside

🏖️ Heading to the lake this summer? You may want to check conditions before you dive in.

Several Arkansas swim beaches have been temporarily closed after elevated E. coli levels were detected during routine water quality testing. Learn why beaches are closed, how they're monitored, and what swimmers should know before heading out.

Have you ever arrived at a lake only to find the swim beach closed?

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We've been getting a lot of questions about the Southwest Trail lately, so we put together a comprehensive update on where things stand from Little Rock to Hot Springs.

✔️ What's already open
✔️ What's under construction
✔️ What's planned next in Pulaski, Saline, and Garland counties
✔️ When you might be able to ride farther than ever before

The 65-mile regional greenway is no longer just a vision. New sections are opening, funding is in place for additional phases, and progress is happening county by county.

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What part of the Southwest Trail are you most excited to ride?