William J. Clinton Presidential Library

   The library has a very detailed accounting of each year that Bill Clinton served as president. Reading everything would take days but a few hours still gives visitors a good overview of some of the important issues such as NAFTA, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the assault weapons ban and additional funding for police,  telecommunications reform, CHIP, and the creation of four new national monuments. The failure to pass a national healthcare plan and the Whitewater investigation which led to the Monica Lewinsky scandal are also covered.

  There is little personal or political information about the lives of Bill, Hillary, or Chelsea Clinton before Clinton’s presidency. I always like learning the early years and family life of each president because it gives a bit of insight into the how and why of decisions and projects. Several display cases are filled with gifts from foreign dignitaries and US citizens.

  A interesting temporary exhibit explores the power of music and how it is used in both presidential campaigns and political protests.

  The Arkansas River Trail can be accessed from the library. Follow the trail downhill to a small wetlands and boardwalk loop trail.

      

The museum and trail are accessible.

The parking lot is large enough for any RV.  Museum  34.74533, -92.25956