Those of us who sleep soundly through the night can be incredibly thankful. Many folks have not had a good night’s sleep in many years. Thankfully there are some things you can try that may make a huge difference in …
The Importance of Sleep (Part 1)
One of the things we often take for granted is a good night’s sleep. We don’t think too much about the importance of sleep until we start to lose it. I don’t know the statistics for the number of people …
Getting Rid of Stinkbugs (Part 2)
Thankfully, having stinkbugs in residence does not devalue our Smith Mountain Lake real estate, or the enjoyment of our lives here, but it can be very irritating nevertheless. Most of us are trying to find ways to get rid of …
About Stink Bugs (Part 1)
I am certain that most people reading this post have experienced the invasion of the stink bug. Unfortunately, Smith Mountain Lake is not immune to this pesky little insect any more than the rest of the country. First reported around …
Fishing In the Fall
I get a little sick of hearing folks at Smith Mountain Lake (and all over for that matter) talk about how time flies. But the worst part of it is that I do it myself! Oh well, perhaps it is …
New Jersey Nets against the Philadelphia 76ers
Okay, this is not strictly Smith Mountain Lake news, but it is certainly news that many Smith Mountain Lakers will want to know about. But Roanoke is a close neighbor and only a skip and a jump for basketball fans. At the …
Guns, Gals and Other Great Stuff
Variety is the spice of life they say and if that is so then Smith Mountain Lake has plenty of spice and life. There are wonderful opportunities all year long for those who are interested in new pursuits, networking, and …
SML’s Marvelous 4-H Center
At Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia our 4-H Center is not just for 4-H camps. The W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center is a community hub offering all sorts of great activities for everyone in the family. For the young …
20th Annual Antique Boat Show at SML
Something a lot of people at Smith Mountain Lake get excited about is the Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival. Folks come from all over to see these wonderful boats. This is a major gathering of fans and collectors of …
SML Monster Unveiling…
September 19th is a day to mark on your calendars as it may go down in Smith Mountain Lake history! In case you are unaware of what has been going on these past few months, there is a movie being …