Here is the continuation of the checklist for how to pick the right location when buying a new home at Smith Mountain Lake, courtesy of Kenyon Blunt, a lake home specialist. After you’ve gone through this inward questioning, it’s time …
Equinology: All Things To Do With Horses
Not many things are more beautiful than the sight of horses running through a meadow or frolicking in a field. For those who would like to do more than just enjoy the sight of them, some classes can be taken …
The Right Location on the Lake for Your Home Part 1
Once again author Kenyon Blunt gives us some invaluable input on Smith Mountain Lake living. We often don’t think about some of the details that may affect our lives drastically once we have the lake home we have been looking …
Carlisle at the Lake
Would the ladies of Smith Mountain Lake like to visit a designer clothing store without having to go to New York or Europe? Check out Carlisle at the Lake. They are a New York company that specializes in a luxurious …
Berry Interesting Recipes
One of the first fruits of the season to come ripe is a favorite berry of children far and wide: the strawberry. It won’t be long till we can go to local farms around Smith Mountain Lake, or our backyard …
Choosing the Best Lawn Grass
For many of us, the grass that grows in our yards at Smith Mountain Lake is a simple matter of taking care of what’s already there. Others know that many choices could be made as to what sort of grass …
A Fishy Story
Did you hear the story of the 12-year-old girl who caught something special while she and her family were fishing at Smith Mountain Lake? Here’s the story courtesy of the Smith Mountain Eagle. Vinton resident Kayla Moore caught something unexpected …
Smith Mountain Lake Animal Hospital
We all have, or know someone who has, a beloved pet. It is important to know there is help on hand if we run into a problem or need routine check-ups for our animals. The Smith Mountain Lake Animal Hospital …
Bahama Llamas in Virginia
There is a farm in Franklin County Virginia, near the Smith Mountain Lake resort area, that grows a rather unusual crop. Ramona and Ken Simpson decided to raise llamas after falling in love with the animals in 2002. They call …
Redbud Festival at Hickory Hills
Come celebrate the first bloom of the beautiful redbud trees that so wonderfully herald the spring each year. Toast the lovely trees and the new season, with Smith Mountain Lake Redbud wine and lots of fun for the whole family …