A close friend of ours who lives near Smith Mountain Lake went for a doctor’s appointment earlier this year and found out the worst. His cholesterol and blood sugar levels were so high that the doctors wanted to admit him …
Air Conditioning Problems in Your Vehicle?
Our family recently departed the lovely Smith Mountain Lake area for a visit to relatives in South Carolina in a borrowed van. Needless to say, the temperatures that far south could be a challenge for the cooling elements in any …
Putting Our Country Back Together
I received this in an e-mail from a young friend named Hannah, who lives near Smith Mountain Lake. I felt it was well worth the time it would take anyone to read it. A father wanted to read a magazine …
Give For Good Causes
There are a million and one ways to spend money at Smith Mountain Lake and most of us toss away dollars frivolously every day. Why not consider putting some of your money to better use? If someone you love has …
Opera Stars in Roanoke
Smith Mountain Lake is close to Southwestern Virginia’s only professional opera company: “Opera Roanoke”. Not everyone is interested in this amazing form of storytelling, but those who are will be impressed with these performances. One of America’s most sought-after and …
Virginia Western Culinary Classes
Virginia Western is a bit of a drive from Smith Mountain Lake, but not too much to make it a worthwhile one with the right incentive. Cooking does not interest every one of course, but those who are caught in …
A New Twist on the Penny
Wishing wells are full of pennies and you can occasionally find them on the sidewalks in Smith Mountain Lake, Va., just like in every town in America. You often hear stories of pennies found on the street being good luck, …
Back To School Tax Free
It’s hard to believe that school is within a few weeks of starting back up at Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding communities. It seems like the summer has just begun. But in reality, it is time for families to start …
Staying “In the Know” at the Lake
Smith Mountain Lake has more activities and news worth knowing than many communities, and it can be frustrating to miss out on information that might have been helpful to you. I hate finding out valuable information after it is too …
Wine Festival Advance Tickets
Every year SML hosts their Annual Wine Festival featuring wineries from all over the state. The 2009 Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is already in high gear for its 21st-anniversary celebration coming Sept. 26th and 27th. Besides the planning committee …