There are many beautiful paths and hiking trails in the Smith Mountain Lake area for those who want to take advantage of this outdoor activity. Trekking through the woods on a summer day is the perfect way to relieve stress …
Newer Ideas for Building Docks
At Smith Mountain Lake dock construction is almost always underway somewhere. Whether you are building a brand new dock for your lake home, or repairing and improving your existing one, this article brings some fresh ideas to the table. Lori …
Airports Near Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake has no lack of conveniences. It even has its private charter airport in Moneta. If the Smith Mountain Lake Airport is smaller than some would prefer, there are other larger airports within a 30 to 60-minute drive. …
Need a Map of Smith Mountain Lake?
With over 500 miles of wonderfully scenic waterfront property, Smith Mountain Lake presents a myriad of ownership opportunities. Featured in this Smith Mountain Lake map are Smith Mountain Lake State Park, the Booker T. Washington National Monument, Smith Mountain Lake …
Smith Mountain Lake Reviews
It’s fun to find that the place you have chosen to make your home, (or even live close to), is the object of admiration by visitors. I recently found some reviews of Smith Mountain Lake on a Yahoo site and …
Public Schools Near Smith Mountain Lake
I have heard several people in the area ask whether there were schools for every age group near Smith Mountain Lake. Not having school-age kids myself I went on a hunt to see what was available. I found that there …
Quilting Guilds
Whenever I see a hand-stitched quilt, it reminds me of my beloved Grandmother. But quilting is not a dying art, nor is it necessary for the older folks alone. Many are the young eyes taken in by their parent’s or …
SML Marine Fire Company Saves the Day
Though most days on Smith Mountain Lake are calm and full of fun and adventure, the unexpected can happen. Should your adventure of the day become a little more stormy than you expected, it’s good to know that there are …
Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is still a relatively new water sport that does not require the waves or incoming tides like surfboarding does. A wakeboard is a short, very broad type of waterski with boots, ridden in the same manner as a surfboard. …
At the Bassmaster Elite Tournament….
Some other great activities at the Smith Mountain Lake Bassmaster Tournament are the ‘Casting Kids Competition’ and the pre-show bluegrass entertainment. The Casting Kids Competition will be held on June 9th and 10th from 10-12 a.m. at the Parkway Marina …