There are several wineries and vineyards near Smith Mountain Lake, and since 2003 we have also had The Virginia Wine and Food Society to advance the appreciation of this fruit of the vine. Want to know how to find the …
Profit By Improving Your Home Part 2
In the second part of how to increase the value of your Smith Mountain Lake home, Author Kenyon Blunt gives some specific ideas for improvement. He also notes that these same kinds of things that add value, usually increase your …
The Fish in Smith Mountain Lake Part 3
The Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries has provided numerous studies on the fish present in Smith Mountain Lake and their various habits. Following are some of the details that may interest residents who enjoy knowing about their lake’s …
Dock Dogs at the Lake
A unique competition will be occurring at the upcoming Smith Mountain Lake Bass Tournament. The Smith Mountain Eagle tells the tale of the newest of sports involving dogs: Dogs that compete based on the height or distance they can jump. …
A Tribute To Character
Anyone living near Smith Mountain Lake has undoubtedly heard the words, “Oh yeah, you live near Liberty University”, at least a time or two. Known far and wide for offering a high-quality Christian education, Liberty University’s founder Jerry Falwell, died …
Profit By Improving Your Home Part 1
Sometimes we are blessed to find a new home in exactly the state we want it. But more often than not there are a few changes needed here and there. If you have recently acquired a wonderful new home at …
The Fish in Smith Mountain Lake Part 2
The Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries says one of the most popular fish in Smith Mountain Lake is the striped bass. This is not a surprising fact since there are Striper Clubs in the area and much talk …
Is Your Air Conditioner Working?
The weather is starting to heat up and everyone is planning vacations and looking forward to summer fun. While you can appreciate that life on Smith Mountain Lake is a bit cooler than the city, you may want to be …
Safety Checks for Your Boat
Your boat needs regular inspections just like any other vehicle to ensure the basics are working properly. Most of us enjoy boating on Smith Mountain Lake sometime over the summer months, so help assure boater safety by reminding those with …
Plagued By The Carpenter Bees?
Until we moved to Virginia, I had never seen the big Carpenter Bees and thought they were all Bumble Bees. Not so, as my deck and several other wooden structures testify to. Who hasn’t been plagued by these destructive insects? …