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 …
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. …
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 …
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? …