No matter what the season, everyone needs to get away from their normal day to day existence and see some fresh scenery now and then. It gives us renewed perspective, some needed time with family, space to breathe away from the daily grind, and perhaps even some spiritual refreshment.
There’s nowhere better than Smith Mountain [...]

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Once again, author and waterfront home specialist Kenyon Blunt, has provided us with an excellent article on how to choose a REALTOR® who specializes in selling homes such as those located at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake.
When you’re shopping for a lake home, your number one task is to find a realtor who specializes [...]

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Have you ever wondered how the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake came to exist? As Virginias second largest lake and one of the most popular spots in the state, it is a rapidly growing area with a fascinating background. Many of its residents will be interested to know some of the details as to  how [...]

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One of our favorite American past-times has become the sport of golf. When you talk to golfers you find a wide variety of reasons why they enjoy this game. Some like the obvious opportunity to hone their game to a fine art, while some simply enjoy the competition and companionship of a good [...]

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For many people one of the wonderful things about living at Smith Mountain Lake is the nearness one feels to the Creator in the great outdoors. When trying to find folks of like mind , there are many alternatives to choose from in regards to fellowship. If you are new to the area, would [...]

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More Stories From the Lakes
The urge to move to the water hits people from all walks of life, just like the ones at Smith Mountain Lake. Most of them seem to applaud their choice as time progresses. Here are some more stories from Aida Rogers, Managing Editor of Sandlapper,The Magazine of South Carolina.
Mike O’Shea [...]

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Does life around Smith Mountain Lake seem a little short of activity this time of year? Try your hand at fishing. According to local experts, winter is the perfect time of year to haul in the "big one"! Captain Todd of The Shad Taxi writes:
Fishing Weather: Hook, Line and Sinker…

If you’d like to catch [...]

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The challenges of buying a new home can sometimes be intimidating enough without having to worry about whether your furniture, mememtos and other valuables arrive at their destination safely. Here are some helpful tips from Harry Lipsky for choosing the person or company to get your belongings to Smith Mountain Lake or wherever you [...]

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If You Are Selling a Home
As with all things, trends in what people want when buying a new home, change over the years. If you are preparing to sell a house on Smith Mountain Lake in the spring, this article on what is currently popular and what is not, will interest you.
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Historical Sites To Visit Near Smith Mountain Lake
While the weather is mild or when you have some free time, take a jaunt to one of our local sites of interest. It’s quite enlightening to find that we live on or near land that holds much historical significance for us and those who helped to [...]

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