What a year it has been at Smith Mountain Lake and across the country. Natural disasters, economic difficulties, and of course political debate. Speaking of politics, I am going to stick my neck out here and offer a few thoughts …
Homeschooling Benefits
Many parents have chosen an established school (public, private, or Christian) for their children. There are other parents, however, who have chosen a different approach, one called homeschooling. While many people have heard of this method of education, some have …
Starting A New Business?
Life is thriving in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia even during these times of economic duress. New businesses are opening, more folks finding their dream homes here, and life is being celebrated in many ways every day. Perhaps you are one …
House Hunters
Did you miss HGTV’s House Hunters special on the Smith Mountain Lake waterfront property? Well, you have another chance to watch it tonight (Sept. 22) at 10 p.m. EST. Or if you’re a night owl, early Tuesday morning (Sept 23) …
If You Own a Septic Tank….
Many of the folks outside of town areas at Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, and surrounding areas use septic systems rather than public sewage, simply because that is all that is available. If you have a septic tank, you also know …
What Folks Think About Smith Mountain Lake
Many of our readers have experienced the joys of living at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. but others have wondered about this lovely area we call home. We thought it would be fun to print just a few of the comments …
A Porch Swing For Your Lake House
You and your family have that wonderful dream home at Smith Mountain Lake that you always wanted, but is it missing the porch swing that you always envisioned? The one just like on the front porch at your Grandma’s house? …
Smith Mountain Lake Drive-In Theatre
(Update: The Mayberry Drive-In Theatre at Smith Mountain Lake is permanently closed.) I am always looking for items of interest regarding our illustrious Smith Mountain Lake, and in the process, I recently experienced an odd sequence of events. Last year …
Peace In All Circumstances
I have a little poster in my home that says something like, “Peace is not found in the absence of chaos or suffering, but in the Presence of the Lord.” Living in a place as lovely as Smith Mountain Lake …
20th Smith Mountain Lake Wine Fest
The 20th Anniversary Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is right around the corner and promises to be the best to date. Over 95 quality food and craft vendors will be participating in this year’s festival, including, of course, many award-winning …