Essential Arkansas: From the Clinton Library to Crystal Bridges

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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m. Remember to bring your Road Scholar name tag (sent previously).
Program Registration: 3:00 p.m. After you check in and have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff, get any updated ...
Walking up to 3 miles per day, standing up to 3 hours.
A university professor will give us an informative presentation on Bill Clinton’s rise to power. We’ll learn how successes and failures during the early part of his career shaped his future. Next, we’ll take...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 250 miles, approximately 4 hours. Walking up to 2 miles, standing up to 3 hours.
After checking out of the hotel, we will board a motorcoach and ride to Little Rock’s Central High School. There, we’ll delve into Souther...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; walking up to 3 miles, standing in museums up to 3 hours; groomed nature trails.
We’ll start the morning with a preview of Crystal Bridges Museum with an educational video at the hotel. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is t...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 165 miles, approximately 5 hours throughout the day. Walking and standing at the Folk Center; steep hill to restaurant, shuttle available.
We will check out of the hotel, board our motorcoach, and drive to Thorncrown Ch...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 120 miles, approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 1 mile and standing for 1 hour.
We’ll learn more about Ozark traditions in a presentation at the Folk Center, then check out of the hotel and board our motorcoach. We’ll r...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 120 miles, approximately 3 hours throughout the day. Walking up to 2 miles; hilly terrain.
We will set out for a full day in Hot Springs, named for the array of natural springs that still supply heated water for thermal...
Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that progra...
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