Healthwise is a health and fitness center at Smith Mountain Lake that tailors it’s program to the individual as well as to small groups. The owner, Laurie Brandt, is a certified Personal Trainer who also holds a B.A. in education and who, if desired, will work with each client in the private environment of [...]

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There are so many wonderful places of business to visit at Smith Mountain Lake. Here are just a few of the local offerings.

The General Store will be hosting a book signing by author Kim Deneault on Saturday, June 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Her first quilt book "Raggedy Reverse Applique" is hot [...]

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The days are heating up at Smith Mountain Lake and summer is in full swing with the kids out of school and everyone planning vacations and cook-outs, etc. While we appreciate all the short, cooling rains of late, it’s grand to have some cold treats in the freezer to take the edge off when [...]

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  When you find a niche in life worth talking about, the news seems to spread everywhere. A friend of mine came across a great article about our very own Smith Mountain Lake in the New York Times!
The article talks of folks from various walks of life who have come to Smith Mountain Lake [...]

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Hot Shots is a new family entertainment center at Smith Mountain Lake,which Jeff Schott has had converted from the old Waterworld building on Route 122 (742 Camellia Place) in Moneta. It offers entertainment for young and old alike with a beautiful 18-hole miniature golf course, bumper boat pool (complete with electric blaster boats for [...]

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Here are some more great hiking trails near Smith Mountain Lake. Many of the ones at the Peaks of Otter boast fabulous views along the trail. Be sure and remember to take plenty of water (and maybe even bug spray and a snack) when you go out walking for any distance. For more information [...]

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It’s officially summertime and what could be more fun than going out for the evening with your sweetheart for a feast of your favorite type of music. Around Smith Mountain Lake there seems to be a variety of different types of concerts going on this month. You can undoubtedly find one to your liking.
"Music [...]

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At the Booker T. Washington National Monument there are some unique programs for youth around the Smith Mountain Lake area this summer. The programs being offered are called Junior Ranger Children’s Program and are for ages 6-12yrs. They cover a variety of subjects, all of which are fun and educational. If you need further [...]

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Have you ever been on the water at Smith Mountain Lake during the 4th of July fireworks? Then you will especially appreciate that this year a new attempt at water safety is being made during the the holiday festivities. The Smith Mountain Eagle published the details of the "No-Wake Zone" in an article a [...]

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Once again we find ourselves rethinking life and death and values as we contemplate the loss of a woman who’s Godliness shone for all to see. Whether we make our home at Smith Mountain Lake or in China, there will always be the need for men and women of character to role model just [...]

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