At the Westlake area of Smith Mountain Lake, Va. there are soon to be 2 new additions for the communities convenience and enjoyment. The first is a branch of the Franklin County Library, opening in Westlake Corner shopping plaza next to …
Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 3
In the last post on the sun and its effects on our bodies as we play outdoors at Smith Mountain Lake, a Wikipedia quote mentioned the increase of melanoma (skin cancer) in Australia. The rest of that quote (below) is …
Lake Versus Ocean
A friend recently pointed me towards a Roanoke Times interview with author David Baldacci, who lives part of the year on the Bedford side of Smith Mountain Lake, Va. The interview was quite interesting in all respects, but what caught …
Smith Mountain Lake Featured on HGTV House Hunters!
We were so excited when Paul Moore of Smith Mountain Homes was chosen as the featured agent on HGTV House Hunters! Check out the full episode below, and let us know what you think! – Paul Moore Free Download The …
HGTV and Smith Mountain Lake Part 1
On June 17th and 18th Smith Mountain Lake made the big time on HGTV’s (Home & Garden Network) House Hunters reality TV show. Paul Moore of the Smith Mountain Homes Realty Team was chosen to represent Smith Mountain Lake of …
Stay at Home Vacations
Has it ever occurred to you that there are few vacation spots out there more desirable than Smith Mountain Lake? It’s true. Most people thinking of vacations are looking for exactly what our lake has to offer. Very few vacation …
Great American Camp Out
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is the place to be on June 28th and 29th if you enjoy camping. If you have never taken the kids camping, then this might be the time for a family adventure. The park is …
Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 2
It is now officially summer, school is out and Smith Mountain Lake is swimming with fun in the sun. Most of the plans we look forward to making for summer vacations and weekends off during warm months involve some exposure …
Summer Home Improvements
Does it seem there is always some project awaiting your attention at your home on Smith Mountain Lake? I suppose most of us probably feel that way. Maybe this will be the summer you tackle that home improvement issue that …
About SML Christian Academy
The good news about Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is that it is progressing nicely toward its first school year. The following is the latest update from Deke Andrews, Head of School. Despite every tool imaginable to simplify our lives, …