If you are a fan of bicycle riding, then the next few weeks at Smith Mountain Lake will be full of exciting events for you. First, on May 17 at 11:00 a.m., there will be the Annual Fat Tire Frenzy Bike Race. …
A Day of Green Fun
You just never can tell what sort of new and wonderful ideas might pop up at Smith Mountain Lake. A few years ago, I would never have imagined anyone planning an entire day in our area devoted to learning healthy responsible ways …
Birds and Flowers Abound
Smith Mountain Lake is a paradise of beautiful birds and wildflowers this time of year. For those of us who love the great outdoors, this season brings the heavenly smell of spring rains, colorful woodland feasts for the eyes and ears, and an …
SML Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run
The Smith Mountain Lake Boating Association holds an annual charity event on the 3rd weekend in May each year, called the Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run. I knew it had something to do with boating, and the name made it …
Really Grand Openings
Don’t miss the Grand Openings of Smith Mountain Lake’s newest attractions. Three new businesses are opening their doors in one big celebration on May the 7th at the Forum on Route 122 across from the Capps Home Building Center. All …
Annual Triathlon at SML
If you are an athlete living at or near Smith Mountain Lake, you may want to mark your calendar for May 6th. The Annual SML Triathlon will be held on that day at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston, …
Story, Song and Sermon
Although this speaking engagement is to take place in Roanoke rather than at Smith Mountain Lake, it could very well turn out to be worth the drive. The speakers are both Christian and unusual to some degree; appreciated by many, avoided by …
The Corporate Cup
In 1997 the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce began hosting the Corporate Cup Golf Tournament as one of their fundraisers. Its location alternates yearly between two private country clubs encouraging optimal challenge. Proceeds go to SMLCC for the operation …
D-Day Living History Weekend
There will be a Living History weekend this month in Bedford near Smith Mountain Lake. Living History events make moments in our nation’s history come alive through discussion and live demonstrations of the period. This particular Weekend will include talks …
Do The Foxtrot
Smith Mountain Lake is ripe with opportunities to participate in new and interesting activities. Learning Ballroom dance is one of those. Have you ever enjoyed watching one of those old movies where they held fancy balls and cotillions and such? …