So if you don’t live near the post office, where does one go to mail a package at Smith Mountain Lake? Are you sending an Easter basket to someone special this year or perhaps a birthday gift to a loved one living at a …
Quick Facts about Smith Mountain Lake
Shoreline: 500+ miles Main Channel: Approximately 40 miles Elevation: 795 feet above sea level at the lake Local Population: Approximately 20,000 Nearby Cities: Roanoke – Under one hour.Area population approx. 290,000 Lynchburg – Under one hour.Area population approx. 240,000* Greensboro/High …
Go Fly a Kite
We have had some perfect days for flying a kite at Smith Mountain Lake here lately. When was the last time you took your kids out and watched their faces light up with the thrill of getting a kite soaring …
Who Needs Vitamin D?
In the summertime, Smith Mountain Lake is a great place for collecting Vitamin D, as there are many ways to have fun in the sun on our beautiful lake. Most of us have heard that exposing at least the face …
Smith Mountain Lake is the Place to Be
Other places in the USA may boast higher name recognition, but Smith Mountain Lake (in my opinion) beats them all! And I’m not alone in my opinion – read on to see why.
Smith Mountain Lake YMCA Open
Some exciting news for Smith Mountain Lake residents; as of February 12, 2008, the new YMCA is finally open. Those who have stopped in to give it a try have been pretty talkative about all it has to offer. This …
Unusually Early Easter
On March 23rd it will be Easter and folks at Smith Mountain Lake are gearing up for spring break, visits from relatives, and inspirational church activities. Wait a minute, March 23rd? Isn’t Easter usually in April? And with that question …
Smith Mountain Lake: The Normal Rules Don’t Apply
Smith Mountain Lake real estate is a very unique market – one that I’ve never experienced before in my career. In most markets, there are only a few factors that determine a property’s desirability and price – pretty much the old adage, “location, location, location.” But at the lake, there are many other complex factors – and sometimes they throw the newbie in for a loop.
Identifying Fish You Catch
If you are an experienced fisher-person at Smith Mountain Lake, you may be able to readily identify any critter you pull out of the water. However, there are those of us who need “fishing for dummies” type of help. We …
Wonderful Cancer Society Program
If you live at Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford, or surrounding counties, you may want to pass the word about a program the Bedford Memorial Hospital is offering in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. On the first Monday of each …