President Obama designates Ft. Ord a national monument
Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 00:30
in Mathematics & Economics
The action gives more protection to the popular Monterey Peninsula site —off-road vehicles will not be allowed, but hiking, biking and horse trails will remain open.President Obama on Friday designated Ft. Ord a national monument, completing its conversion from bustling military base to popular Monterey Peninsula recreation area.