If you have a Mother on this earth who loves you, then you are most richly blessed. It is easy to take the dearest people in our lives for granted and not even realize it. Mothers are people who often …
BBQ Bash For The Whole Family
There are times when you want to go out and do something quiet and relaxing…..and then there are times when the whole family just wants to party! On Saturday, April 27th from Noon to 6 pm. on Rt. 122 in …
Learn How To Water Ski
The water at Smith Mountain Lake may still be a little cold, but the warmth of spring brings anticipation of all the ways we will soon be enjoying the lake! One of the more popular water sports at any lake …
Newer Dock Technology
BoatingMag.com has some great information about building docks with Newer Dock Technology. Having the right dock for your boating needs is important, and makes this information of great interest to many who are considering adding or rebuilding their dock this …
Learning to Photograph Landscapes
Many of us are interested in photography and love to take pictures of beautiful scenery. A landscape shot refers to a wide view of the scenery rather than a close-up or action shot. While there can be people and animals …
Life Out Loud Films Announces Plans For 2 More SWVA Movie Productions
Producer Sara Elizabeth Timmins of Life Out Loud Films, and a native of Virginia, says more SW Virginia filming is in the works. Life Out Loud is rapidly gaining a reputation as a production company for quality inspirational films. It …
The Hope of Easter
SOMETHING SAD: Everything living dies; there is much sorrow in this hurting world. SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL: Everything that dies will be re-born! * Winter comes and everything turns brown and dies, but is reborn vibrantly in Spring! * A seed falls …
The Historic Poplar Forest….Thomas Jefferson’s 2nd Home
Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States, had one of his two homes near Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. While his home in Monticello was perhaps better known, Poplar Forest was his home away from home, and one of …
How Water Affects Property Values
Can a piece of land be deemed more desirable because of water quality? The answer is definitely yes. Excellent water quality is one reason people are flocking to Smith Mountain Lake. The vast majority of spots on more than 500 …
Virginia Historic Transportation Funding Bill Passed
The Virginia General Assembly took a major step forward on Transportation funding this year by passing the Virginia Historic Transportation Funding Bill which will generate $880 million a year to address Virginia’s critical transportation infrastructure needs. The plan will also …