We want to wish all the wonderful folks a Merry Christmas at Smith Mountain Lake and a marvelous New Year full of blessings and productive adventures. And if you need a last-minute Christmas gift for someone hard to buy for …
Safely Enjoying Smith Mountain Lake
One of the most obvious things that draws people to Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia is the love of water. Fishing, boating, water skiing, camping, swimming – there are so many ways to enjoy yourself when you are at the lake. …
SML Residents: Vote on Top 10 Endangered Artifacts
We can all appreciate the importance of preserving historical treasures in and around the Smith Mountain Lake area, and this is an opportunity to step up and do our part. Let your voice be heard speaking for the endangered artifacts …
Smith Mountain Lake Smiles
When you see something that could make almost anyone at Smith Mountain Lake smile, it seems worth sharing. I don’t care for most jokes I hear these days, but good clean humor is repeatable. Some of you may have seen …
To All Lake Home Owners
CURB (Cut Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens) recently had its first meeting at Smith Mountain Lake on July 14th. The library was packed with local citizens concerned about issues with AEP regulations. Topics covered were things like Rip Rap permits, vegetation permits, …
Plan A Picnic At Smith Mountain Lake
There is no better place for a picnic on a pleasant afternoon, than Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Of course, the variety of ideas for picnic foods is as many as there are stars in the sky. Everyone has their own …
Fireworks At Smith Mountain Lake
An Appeal To Help Keep Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks Going: For over ten years the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company has been hosting the Independence Day Fireworks and Celebration at Parkway Marina. It is our major fundraising project. Thousands of residents …
A Letter From Reg Anderson – SML Center at the Lake
To the Smith Mountain Lake Community: For 5 years, I’ve been on the Board of Directors of Center at the Lake, previously known as the Moneta Arts, Education, and Community Center. We need Your support… We have been trying to …
Water Levels at SML
Many people who visit Smith Mountain Lake are surprised that the water levels do not fluctuate much. Other man-made lakes, controlled by power companies, see significant, regular fluctuations. Lake Norman, in North Carolina, fluctuates so much that, in some cases, …
Getting Down to Business at SML
Do you own or manage a business at Smith Mountain Lake? Then you will appreciate this business-related help and seminars being offered in April. All kinds of issues will be covered, from taxes to getting your employees to perform at …