Perhaps there are others besides myself at Smith Mountain Lake, wondering why Easter seems to fall on different weeks and even in different months, from year to year. With a little reading, I finally figured it out. Easter falls at …
Navigating Smith Mountain Lake
Being out on a boat in the middle of Smith Mountain Lake is a little like flying in an airplane or riding a fast horse through the fields. It is an exhilarating feeling and one that connects you with the …
Dock Repairs at Your Lake House
We recently had a question from a Smith Mountain Lake real estate owner about how to get repairs done on their dilapidated dock. “I have an old dock that is falling down and want to rebuild it. I have 365 …
World Autism Awareness Day
You or someone you know at Smith Mountain Lake is likely affected by autism since many in our culture and across the world are afflicted with this disorder. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first …
Contentment
Here is a thought I am pondering on this wonderfully ordinary day at Smith Mountain Lake: If we are not content with what we have, will we be content if we get what we think we want? Life appears to some to be a competition …
ESPN Bassmaster Elite Tournament
It is nearly time for one of Smith Mountain Lake’s famous and fabulously fun traditions: the Blue Ridge Brawl Bass Fishing Tournament. You don’t want to miss this one. The Super Bowl of Pro Bass Fishing, the ESPN Bassmaster Elite …
St. Patrick’s Day
Enjoy Saint Patrick’s Day this year at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. by joining in some of the local festivities mentioned below. But who was Saint Patrick you may ask? Historical accounts tell us that Patrick was originally born in Wales …
In The Bigger Picture
Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake feel very thankful for all the blessings in our lives. But of course, frustrating things happen to us all from time to time. Amazingly, in the bigger picture, those frustrations may be part …
Real Estate at Smith Mountain Lake
If you had been wondering whether it was a good idea to invest in some real estate you have been dreaming of at Smith Mountain Lake, Va., then wonder no more. Despite the economic crunch, this may be one of …
The Counties Surrounding Smith Mountain Lake Part 3
Pittsylvania is the third county that makes up the border of Smith Mountain Lake. Pittsylvania County comprises much of the far southeast corner of the lake and includes Smith Mountain itself as well as the dam. While this county has …