The Boater Safety Courses are catching on around Smith Mountain Lake. Even if one doesn’t like the idea of having boated their whole life and then being required to take safety courses that are somewhat redundant, most don’t  argue that it’s better safe than sorry. According to the Smith Mountain Eagle:
Ninety-six people completed the [...]

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The cultural diversity one can find around Smith Mountain Lake never ceases to charm and amaze me. Doesn’t it sound like a blast to go out for an evening of delicious BBQ and good Blues music with a friend? This particular event is an annual affair in Bedford, held this year on Saturday, August [...]

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Every year dozens of folks choose to come to Smith Mountain Lake for their vacations. Some have even chosen to purchase a summer home here that may one day double as a retirement home. Gray Rollins, a contributing author at lakehometips.com has written and article on the subject which is both encouraging and [...]

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Just a reminder to come out to the Town Hall Meeting and join the citizens of the Smith Mountain Lake area in deciding some critical issues.
Civic Meeting Information:   The Tri-county Relicensing Commission (TCRC) and Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLC) will host the second Town Hall Meeting on the topic "What’s at Stake in [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake is a very photogenic place, just begging for an observant eye to bring out her lesser known attributes for all to admire. Some folks are gifted in doing that very thing. They see the world from unique perspectives, often capturing on film what others have failed to see.
If you are one [...]

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How would you like to spend your next vacation or anniversary floating in luxury on Smith Mountain Lake?  You could explore the natural beauty of it’s many coves and scenic views or stop at restaurants and shops near town if you were renting a houseboat for the weekend.
Then of course there are those [...]

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Has the fast pace of modern life made you pine for the “good ol’ days?”  If it has, or if a couple of hours immersed in the sights of a bygone era sounds appealing, then a trip to the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum might be a great day trip for you. 
Part of [...]

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What could be more enjoyable than a day at Smith Mountain Lake with a picnic lunch on the water with family or friends? And to top it off you get to watch a parade of beautiful antique and classic boats! Or better still, participate in the exhilarating opportunity to exhibit your own boat! [...]

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Artfully Framed at the Lake, Inc. is one of the four lovely art galleries at Smith Mountain Lake. They offer a full selection of art supplies, custom framing, artwork, custom framed mirrors, custom glass tabletops and more.
On Wednesday, August 1, 2007 from Noon until 2 PM - Artfully Framed at the Lake will host [...]

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You might think that fishing tournaments and Bass Clubs at Smith Mountain Lake are primarily for the guys in the household. In actuality the Smith Mountain Striper Club has lots of cool member benefits for everyone in the family.
They hold socials like fish fries and pig roasts and barbeque’s. The striper tournaments include [...]

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