Nearly everyone has heard about the movie, Lake Effects, being produced in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. Here are some interesting news items on how the movie has already been honored. In Nov. 2010, Sara Elizabeth traveled to Richmond to accept …
Smith Mountain Lake in 2011
Some years just seem to fly by…….I can hardly believe it is 2011 here at Smith Mountain Lake. But while I am still marveling at the speed of time, it is passing me by. 🙂 I want to be purposeful …
Christmas Eve at SML
Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake have family coming in for the weekend or are traveling out of town. But some have made their plans only for Christmas Day or the week before or after Christmas…..or perhaps have no …
The Meaning of Christmas
Nearly everyone at Smith Mountain Lake enjoys something about Christmas. Perhaps we don’t all appreciate the commercialization of this special holiday, but most people have some favorite element about Christmas. For some of us, it is simply the presence of …
A Child Explains God – SML Inspirations
One of our favorite things to share with Smith Mountain Lake readers is true stories that inspire and encourage. I think you all will be as uplifted (and amused) by this child’s faith as we were. The following was written …
New To Smith Mountain Lake
As we have noted before there is a regular influx of new businesses to Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding communities. This is great for those of us in the Lake counties as it means less driving to find the services …
SML Visitor & Newcomers Guide
Are you new to Smith Mountain Lake? Or are you a business offering services to folks at the lake or who are considering making the lake their home? If you answered yes to either question, then the SML Visitor & …
Smith Mountain Lake Thanksgiving
Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake think of Pilgrims and Indians when Thanksgiving rolls around. Others think of turkey dinner, pumpkin pie, and family all together around the table. Whatever comes to mind at Thanksgiving, let us be overflowing …
SML Family Activities
Smith Mountain Lake is a great place to raise a family. We all imagine our family being together forever, but all too soon everyone is going in different directions. To keep any unity or focus on the relationships we have …
Beyond the (Golfing) Green at SML
Everyone enjoys it when a new restaurant comes to Smith Mountain Lake that offers a mostly from scratch, focusing on the fresh food menu. And it’s even better when you can get a tasty, filling meal for under $10. But …