Can you get too many beautifully maintained parks around an area as large and wonderful as the Smith Mountain Lake Community? It seems the residents of Franklin County don’t think so and I am inclined to agree. Though the park will only partially be finished when it opens on the 15th of June, it [...]

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Sometimes we are very blessed and find a new home in exactly the state we want it. But more often than not there are a few changes needed here and there. If you have recently acquired a wonderful new home at Smith Mountain Lake, or are in the process of doing so, read this [...]

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The Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries says one of the most popular fish in Smith Mountain Lake is the striped bass. This is not a surprising fact since there are Striper Clubs in the area and much talk of striper fishing among the folk who can always be found with a pole [...]

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The New Century Venture Center Golf Tournament for 2007 will be at Smith Mountain Lake on Friday, May 18th. It will be held at the Westlake Golf and Country Club with putting green, driving range, and lunch starting at 11:30am.
This years tournament is Captain’s Choice with a tee-off time of 1:00pm. Team registration is [...]

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Many people dream of a summer home at Smith Mountain Lake, or would even like to make their full time residence there. For many of those folks the ideal plan would be to pick out the perfect piece of waterfront property and then to build their dream home on that lot. Often, however that [...]

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Just a few more dates and times that might be of interest to folks looking for ways to refresh their computer skills, their staff services or their connections at Smith Mountain Lake.
Business After Hours - Thursday, May 17th from 5 - 7 PM at The Virginia Dare Marina. This much anticipated annual event is [...]

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The weather is starting to heat up and everyone is planning vacations and looking forward to summer fun. While you can  appreciate that life on Smith Mountain Lake is a bit cooler than the city, you may want to be sure your air conditioner is working properly, so you are ready for guests and [...]

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Your boat needs regular inspections just like any other vehicle to ensure the basics are working properly. Most of us enjoy boating on Smith Mountain Lake sometime over the summer months, so help assure boater safety by reminding those with vessels to get theirs inspected. The Smith Mountain Eagle Newspaper makes us aware of [...]

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Perhaps you have wondered what kind of fish can be caught in Smith Mountain Lake; and which ones have to be regularly stocked and which reproduce on their own. This is a very informative article from the Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Smith Mountain Lake is a 20,600-acre impoundment located near Roanoke in [...]

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More fun at Smith Mountain Lake for a good cause; a charitable poker run. For more information on events and local activities contact the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce.
TOM MAYNARD MEMORIAL POKER RUN

A Poker Run is an all day event that involves cards and lots of fun. In the case of the Smith [...]

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