The lodge front is wrapped by a wide porch with lots of space for cloud watching and outdoor gatherings.

Visitors in 2008 will find the same activities that have always been part of life at Monument Lake Resort: softball, horseshoes and tournaments, volleyball & badminton, fishing tournaments.

Nonviolent video games are located in the laundry area. Guests may check out games at the front desk. Books are offered in the office on a take-a-book, leave-a- book basis.

We're planning lots of special events for both daytrippers and guests. Check back soon to see what's happening at Monument Lake Resort in its first year of operation under new management!


MAY

Thursday, May 1
Opening day for the lodge, cabins, full-service RV sites, and no-service campsites. Other campsites will open after potential for freezes is gone.

Friday, May 9
Grubsteak Cafe opens.

Saturday, May 10
Twelfth Annual Stonewall Fire Department Fishing Tournament. Registration, 7am; orientation, 8am; fishing, 9am-3pm. Prizes awarded at 4pm for each division— men's, women's, and youth—for the heaviest fish. More info: 719-868-2024 or 868-2656. www.stonewallfire.us

Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Buffet at the Grubsteak Cafe.

Monday, May 26, Memorial Day
Grand Opening Celebration. Flag-raising ceremony and prayer by Pastor Rick Davis of the First Church of the Nazarene in Trinidad. BBQ served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until all food is gone.


JUNE

Saturday and Sunday,
June 7-8
No license required for fishing. Area wildlife officer Bob Holder will give a talk to visitors.

Sunday, June 15
Father's Day Celebration.


JULY

Friday, July 4
Texas-style BBQ with brisket, chicken, and all the trimmings from noon to 3 p.m. Concert at 3 p.m. with legendary singer, songwriter, and author Jon Chandler.
www.jonchandler.com


SEPTEMBER

Monday, September 1
Labor Day Celebration.

Monday, September 15
Lodge, restaurant, and cabins close. Fishing open year-round with a park pass. Camping by reservation only; call for availability.