So you love Smith Mountain Lake as much as we do and plan to buy a piece of real estate for yourself? Make sure you pick the property that will suit you and your family for generations to come with …
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 …
Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce Awards
Within every community, some people and businesses go above and beyond what is normally expected, to benefit those around them. At Smith Mountain Lake Virginia, we are blessed to have many such people, and the local Chamber of Commerce wishes …
Flotilla For Toys
On December 8-10th all of us in the Smith Mountain Lake area will have an opportunity to contribute to the needs of children who may not receive presents this Christmas. The 10th Annual Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys Boat Parade …
Lighting the Christmas Tree
You don’t want to miss the first-ever Smith Mountain Lake Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 7th! Every community has its traditions that make it a unique and special place. This year begins a tradition for the folks of Smith …
Buying Lakeshore Property Part 1
In Mike and Harriet Wock’s article from Kenyon Blunt’s Lake Home Tips, you will find a fairly comprehensive checklist for folks thinking of buying property on Smith Mountain Lake or any other lake. It is good for us to dream …
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 …
Low Fat Winter Recipes
It is already winter at Smith Mountain Lake so I decided to look for (and share) some tasty recipes for when you want to nourish your family without putting on unwanted weight. It has always amazed and amused me how …
Kudos to Liquid Lube & Wash
Who would think a place that changes oil and offers other car care services would win national recognition? But that is exactly what Smith Mountain Lake’s Liquid Lube & Wash has done. This little place of business decided right from …
Relicensing for Hydroelectic Power
In the Smith Mountain Lake section of the Roanoke Times Online, you can find a wealth of information regarding life at the lake. For instance, I was unaware that the license for AEP to operate the hydroelectric power production at …