It’s hard to believe that it is almost Valentine’s Day again. But that is a good thing because at Smith Mountain Lake the occasion becomes one to be remembered far after it is past. Everyone loves someone and that’s what …
SML Lion’s Club
The Smith Mountain Lake Lion’s Club was chartered in 1982 and has been doing good deeds in our area ever since. As they often do, the club has acts of service planned for this month that are of great benefit …
Decorating Your Home With Stone Part 2
Stone or granite countertops in a home can add both monetary and aesthetic value to a piece of Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate. Here is part 2 of an informative article on adding stone to your decor by Phoebe Chongchua …
Decorating Your Home With Stone Part 1
Our Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate is important to us. Our homes on the lake are more than just buildings, they are a refuge and a haven from the noise and hustle of the world so many of us must …
Local Colleges and Universities
Most of the colleges near Smith Mountain Lake Virginia are preparing for their Christmas/Winter break in the next couple of weeks. After that break is over they will begin a new quarter or semester whatever the case may be. If …
Christmas Tree Legends
Stories and traditions are a fun part of life in Virginia’s Smith Mountain Lake. And Christmas is a veritable banquet of such tales. Though I believe it is important for our children’s sake to separate truth from fiction, tradition is …
Pittsylvania County Virginia
Smith Mountain Lake encompasses three counties. Of those three I hear a lot about Franklin County and Bedford County, but for some reason, I rarely hear much about Pittsylvania County. The interesting thing is that Pittsylvania County is the largest …
The Crooked Road
I have lived in Virginia for 15 years now and have never been far from Smith Mountain Lake. But whatever county I was in I would frequently hear something or other about “The Crooked Road”. I gathered that it had …
Agricultural Answers
One of the most charming things about Smith Mountain Lake is the blend of agricultural land and small-town friendliness with the convenience and access of a much bigger city. Along with this simpler, more rural lifestyle, however, can come a …
Outdoor Warmth in Cold Weather
Most of us love a campfire and Smith Mountain Lake is a great place to have that kind of outdoor fun even in the winter. But what if you don’t have a good area for campfires and bonfires? Well, Lori …