Purchasing a lot is certainly a big step in anyone’s life, and one that is likely to cause some hesitation from all but the most veteran real estate buyers.  If you’re teetering on the edge of purchasing, here are five reasons that just may tip you over the edge into the wonderful adventure of [...]

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A cabin at the lake . . . just the words alone conjure up images of a peaceful weekend relaxing in the water or on the front porch. The good news is that there are a number of cabins available to rent on Smith Mountain Lake for anyone looking for that perfect getaway. [...]

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Do fishing and ethics go together?  C.A. Johansen has made a convincing case that they do in a recent article on StripersOnline.Com titled “Fishing Ethics”.  Johansen lists several principles that he practices as an angler, including things like removing all trash and litter from a fishing hole, observing minimum size limits, and proper catch [...]

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There’s a new waterfront lot listing in Huddleston, VA at Smith Mountain Homes. This 1.06 acre lot in the desirable Eastlake Pointe area features a gentle to medium slope to the water.  With 160 feet of partially rip-rapped waterfront, this lot is moderately priced at just $549,000.
Smith Mountain Homes now features up to [...]

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If you’re looking for a chance to improve your boating skills, here are two more chances to take a safe boating class at Smith Mountain Lake.  One course is set for July 17-18 from 7-10 p.m. at the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company building in Huddleston.  The second course will be in August on the [...]

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The striped bass fishing at Smith Mountain Lake is certainly one of the best in Virginia, as a quick count of the number of fishing boats out on any given morning will tell you, and there are probably very few residents who haven’t wet a line or two in pursuit of stripers.  But for [...]

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Calling all Smith Mountain Lake shutterbugs!  Starting on the 15th of next month, the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce will be accepting entries for this year’s round of the annual “Four Seasons” Photo Contest.  This is a great chance for every camera enthusiast to showcase their beautiful images.  Subject matter is constrained to shots [...]

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Are you looking for a weekend filled with good music, beautiful scenery, and fine Virginia wines? Then mark September 23rd and 24th on your calendars, because that’s the date of the 18th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival held at Bernard’s Landing Conference Center. With two full days of live music and [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake boat lovers get ready, because it’s almost time for the 16th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show.  There’s no better opportunity to get out and see some of the finest wooden boats on the Lake than this two day long festival.  Held on August 11-12, the Boat Show is sponsored by [...]

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Most of us at Smith Mountain Lake have some sort of artistic streak, whether it be an occasional penchant for coaxing music out of a guitar or a weekend painting passion. Or perhaps you would prefer enjoying watching or listening to someone else’s artistic talent, and would like to know about upcoming cultural [...]

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