Having troubles keeping up with the Jones’ in the battle of the beautiful backyard?  While continuing my online research to discover the best use of my landscaping budget, I recently found an article by contributing writer for SmartMoney.com, Kelli B. Grant, who gives us the low-down on how to maximize the most green while investing [...]

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The other evening, while winding up a busy day of commerce on Smith Mountain Lake, and with the sun making its’ final view, I decided to head for one of the Lake’s best restaurants for restoring the soul as well as the stomach.  My point of arrival was The Pointe Restaurant at ever popular Mariner’s [...]

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As we can see by the buds on the trees, the singing of the birds and the warm, fresh breezes, Smith Mountain Lake is shaking off its wintery coat and donning the latest in summer attire.  And with this shift into warm weather,we look forward to one of our most admired area attractions… golfing!  In [...]

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Are you house shopping in the Smith Mountain Lake area and need a place to stay? Maybe you’re just needing a little time away from the hectic schedule you’ve been keeping lately. Or are you looking for a great little place to hide away for a romantic getaway. The Love Stone Inn [...]

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So here it is, Springtime! And with it comes an increase in interest for the Smith Mountain Lake real estate market. As I was combing through the internet, I happen to stumble along an article that may prove to be some pretty sound advice about listing and selling your lake house. It’s [...]

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What can thrill a fisherman to his very soul as much as having a Smith Mountain Lake striper on his line?!  Warm weather is just around the corner and with it comes some of the best fishing in the east… fishing on Smith Mountain Lake in early season.  With a lake that’s 40 miles long [...]

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Well, Spring is definitely in the air!  And with it comes the ever-increasing urge to make your life complete with a piece of our wonderful lake here at Smith Mountain, VA.  To help you on with your journey, I searched through the website I spoke of the other day, RealEstateABC.com, and found another article that [...]

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With an outstanding selection of limitless views, The Virginia Dare makes cruising Smith Mountain Lake one of life’s simplest and best pleasures.  Since 1989, this traditional matriarch of the lake has been porting passengers to some truly outstanding good times on our waters.
The Virginia Dare is a 19th-century replica of a ’side-wheeler’ and cruises from [...]

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