I felt that folks at Smith Mountain Lake and everywhere would want to read this email I recently received.

This poem was written by a terminally ill young girl in a New York Hospital.

It was sent by a medical doctor - Make sure to read what is in the closing statement after the poem.

SLOW DANCE

Have you [...]

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The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold 2 citizen information meetings to gather public input on existing transportation conditions and concerns in the Smith Mountain Lake area.   Monday, July 16, 2007 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Burnt Chimney Elementary School Tuesday, July 17, 2007 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Moneta Elementary School   [...]

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Jason M. Dunovant of the Smith Mountain Eagle reports on the newest proposed addition to Smith Mountain Lake: LakeWatch Spa and Resort.
LakeWatch Plantation developer Trey Park will meet with the Franklin County Planning Commission on Tuesday, July 10 to discuss his plans to construct LakeWatch Spa and Resort, a commercial and residential development on [...]

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Who would think you could really have an activity resembling surfing at Smith Mountain Lake? But it’s true and becoming more popular all the time. What exactly is wakeboarding? According to Encarta it is: the sport of jumping boat’s wake: a water sport in which somebody riding a single board is pulled behind [...]

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Is there an aging adult in your home? Do you struggle to find answers for issues needing attention in the life of an elderly loved one? There will be a seminar at Smith Mountain Lake on July 31st, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. on the topic of Adults with Aging Parents….a road map for [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake is by no means behind the times. We even have our own full service "Good Looks Salon and Day Spa"! They offer a package of total pampering and relaxation for the woman who feels tired and faded. Their services include certified massage therapy, professional hair (color, cut and design) styling, beauty [...]

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Do you enjoy bird watching? Are you interested in spending a day in the great outdoors around Smith Mountain Lake but don’t know where to begin? One possibility is to take a hike along the one of the many Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries birding and wildlife trails. Here’s what the [...]

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You don’t have to leave Smith Mountain Lake to take a cruise in beautiful waters! The Virginia Dare is one of two marvelous cruise ships that tour the 500 miles of Smith Mountain Lake shoreline on a regular basis from April through December. She can accomodate up to 135 passengers and you can even [...]

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Everyone loves the fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake and this years presentation by the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company promises to be the grandest yet. Visit their website at Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks.com and then come on out and join the excitement! Our thanks to the Saunders Volunteer Fire Company for the enjoyable display below.
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Much to my joy, I have located a couple of covered bridges, not too far from Smith Mountain Lake. In the process I learned that today in Virginia, only eight covered bridges still stand. Five have been preserved as landmarks and three are on private property.Two of the eight left in existence are in [...]

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