I am not sure there is a season when the die hard fishermen aren’t out there trying to catch something, but for those who are just getting the spring fever for going out on the water, here are some more places around Smith Mountain Lake where you can climb on board. Spike’s Prime Time Fishing [...]

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An absolutely gorgeous log home on Smith Mountain Lake is for sale at far less than one might imagine. Any more you expect to see these kind of homes at closer to the million dollar mark, but this one is everything you could want in a lake home, without that kind of price tag. It [...]

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Thanks to Denise Membreno of The Roanoke Times Online for the following article of interest to all the fisherfolk at Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding areas: R&R will be the last thing on the minds of the anglers fishing Smith Mountain Lake over the next four weeks. These guys (to be safe, make that “guys” [...]

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Where can you find weekend programs and activities for children, teenagers, and adults alike? Check out the Smith Mountain Lake 4-H Eductional Conference Center. They hire and train only top-notch staff for their summer 4-H camps and all other programs as well and it all takes place in a lovely setting near the Lake. Considered [...]

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Even though Smith Mountain Lake State Park is situated on one of Virginia’s larger bodies of water, there is much to do there (and nearby) for those who are not water enthusiasts as well. In addition to a full range of water related activities, including swimming, fishing and boating, the park offers miles of hiking [...]

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As with any population in a lake area, such as Smith Mountain Lake, you will find many fisherfolk among them. If you are new to Smith Mountain Lake, or if you would just like to try a different approach so as to be more successful in your fishing adventures, check out these local fishing guides. [...]

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Everyone’s daily food menu grows stale from time to time and they need some creative ideas for tasty new meals. If you are feeling adventurous or need a bit of variety added to your regular diet, try some of these breakfast recipes I found on The Lake Channel. Whether you eat outside on your patio [...]

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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, lake home specialist. After you’ve gone through this inward questioning, it’s time to develop a plan for comparing locations. The key is to ask a lot of questions. [...]

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In the business world there is always room for growth and improvement. If you own your own business at Smith Mountain Lake there is a company called CEO Focus that might be able to offer you some constructive consulting. Specializing in family business transition planning and leadership development, James A. Pilversack provides business improvement consulting. [...]

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Everyone at Smith Mountain Lake knows of someone touched by the tragedy at Va. Tech in last Monday’s shootings, yet it is often hard to know how to help during such an intensely painful time. A local church, Mount Olivet, has chosen to hold a service remembering the lives of those lost that day. They [...]

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