Photos: President Biden designates Colorado's Camp Hale a national monument
President Joe Biden arrives with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to speak about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)Carolyn Kaster/AP
President Joe Biden is greeted as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Military officers salute as Air Force One, with President Joe Biden taxis for takeoff, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Biden is en route to Colorado, California, Oregon, and returning to Delaware. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP Photo
President Joe Biden reacts after signing a proclamation to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site in this state, near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The location is an alpine training site where U.S. soldiers prepared for battles in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)Carolyn Kaster/AP
A warning sign at the deteriorating field house at Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
Deteriorated buildings at Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
Remnants of the deteriorating field house at Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
President Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden exits Air Force One as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden is greeted as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. From left, Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., obscured, Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Biden and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Public land advocates, Susie Kincade and Bradley Noone, hike at Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
Remnants of the deteriorating field house at Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
The Eagle River flows through Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
President Joe Biden talks with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., second from right, as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Remnants of the deteriorating field house at Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
President Joe Biden waves as he escorted by U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, 89th Airlift Wing Vice Commander, to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Remnants of the deteriorating field house at Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
President Joe Biden walks with U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, 89th Airlift Wing Vice Commander, to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden arrives on Air Force One at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Vegetation grows near the remnants of the deteriorating field house at Camp Hale near Vail, Colo., on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. The camp was where soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division trained in the harsh, wintry conditions of the Rocky Mountains in preparation for fighting in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)AP Photo
President Joe Biden stands after signing a proclamation to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site in this state, near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The location is an alpine training site where U.S. soldiers prepared for battles in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
President Joe Biden talks with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., left, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, second from left, and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden is greeted as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. From left, Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., obscured, Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Biden and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden exits Air Force One as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. From left, Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Biden and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden exits Air Force One as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden is greeted as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. From left, Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., obscured, Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Biden and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden talks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, left, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden talks with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as he arrives at Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden's motorcade drives to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, from Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden's motorcade drives to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, from Eagle County Regional Airport, in Gypsum, Colo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden reacts after signing a proclamation to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site in this state, near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The location is an alpine training site where U.S. soldiers prepared for battles in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
President Joe Biden applauds before designating the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., looks on. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden greets people as he arrives to speak about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden acknowledges U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., as Biden prepares to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., as he speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden reacts after signing a proclamation to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site, near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The location is an alpine training site where U.S. soldiers prepared for battles in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Uniformed U.S. Secret Service police stand guard as President Joe Biden speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, front left, and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, back left, follow Scott Fitzwilliams, front right, supervisor of the White National Forest, and President Joe Biden before he designated Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, as a national monument Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden greets Bob Scheuer, of Boulder, Colo., after Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. Scheuer trained at the camp. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden stands after signing a proclamation to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site, near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The location is an alpine training site where U.S. soldiers prepared for battles in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden visits Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site in this state, as he called for protecting "treasured lands" that tell the story of America. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden arrives to speak about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden hands a pen to World War II veteran Robert Scheur, right, after signing a proclamation to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Scheur and World War II veteran Francis "Bud" Lovett, seated second from right, were part of the 10th Mountain Division. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden waits to sign the documents to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden salues a service member after designating the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden greets people as he arrives to speak about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
As U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., from left, look on, President Joe Biden signs the papers to designate Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, as a national monument Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. Looking on at right are two soldiers who trained at the camp, Bob Scheuer, of Boulder, Colo., and Francis Lovett of Longmont, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks as U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., looks on before Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks before designating the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
The audience applauds as President Joe Biden speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden talks with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., at Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site, as he called for protecting “treasured lands” that tell the story of America. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden, left, prepares to sign the order to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. Looking on are two soldiers who trained at the camp, Bob Scheuer, center, of Boulder, Colo., and Francis Lovett of Longmont, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, left, speaks before President Joe Biden designates Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, as a national monument Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden listens as Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks at Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., left, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, right, look on. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden speaks about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., left, applauds as U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., speaks before President Joe Biden signs an order to designate Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, as a national monument, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., at Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site, as he called for protecting "treasured lands" that tell the story of America. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden, third from right, arrives to speak about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden reacts after signing a proclamation to designate the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site, near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The location is an alpine training site where U.S. soldiers prepared for battles in the Italian Alps during World War II. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
President Joe Biden stands with Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., at Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Biden designated the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II-era training site, as he called for protecting "treasured lands" that tell the story of America. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., right, applauds as President Joe Biden is introduced before designating Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, as a national monument Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden arrives to speak about protecting and conserving America's iconic outdoor spaces in Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Supporters line the road as President Joe Biden's motorcade passes en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Supporters line the road as President Joe Biden's motorcade passes en route to Camp Hale near Leadville, Colo., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP Photo
Crowd members listen as President Joe Biden speaks before designating the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo
President Joe Biden greets a service member after designating the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)AP Photo