If you wish to spend Memorial Weekend at Smith Mountain Lake doing something meaningful and fun with the family, you might consider the Moonlight Serenade at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va.
You can begin by viewing the Memorial in the last rays of the sun on Saturday, May 24th and take some time to [...]
Entries from May 2008
Moonlight Memorial Music
May 21st, 2008 · Comment Now!
Tags: Entertainment: Attractions · Local Events
Shade Loving Plants
May 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments
I don’t know what your home at Smith Mountain Lake is like, but I have more shade than full sun at mine. I love gardening and being a part of God’s growing process. Each year however, I find myself challenged to find something new and wonderful to fill spaces that will grow without a whole lot of [...]
Tags: Lake Living
Experience the Artists
May 19th, 2008 · Comment Now!
On May 17th through June 8th at Smith Mountain Lake, The Little Gallery will be hosting the work of two wonderful artists. The Little Gallery, often features the paintings of artists that they feel are worthy of recognition. They also sell a collection of fine art (along with stained glass, handmade pottery, jewelry, etc.). If either [...]
Tags: Local Businesses · Local Events · Local News
Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make Part 2
May 18th, 2008 · Comment Now!
When there are changes in the economy, Smith Mountain Lake is still thriving with life and a great place to live. In fact if you are considering buying a home on the lake this may be one of the best chances you will ever have for getting exactly the kind of real estate you have always wanted [...]
Tags: Real Estate: Buying a Home
Anyone For Goofy Golf?
May 17th, 2008 · Comment Now!
When I was a kid, we called miniature golf, goofy golf or putt putt and it was all the rage. Here at Smith Mountain Lake we have a couple of great mini golf courses and your kids are as likely to love it as I did.
To make it even more fun we played teams, my [...]
Tags: Entertainment: Attractions · Lake Living
A Fishing Site
May 16th, 2008 · Comment Now!
Everyone who loves to fish at Smith Mountain Lake is always looking for new secrets and better tips for bringin’ in the big one. It’s a sort of good natured competition among most folk at the lake, and a great deal of fun at that.
Maybe everyone out there has already visited the Bass Fishing Resource [...]
Tags: Sports: Fishing
It’s All About Bikes
May 15th, 2008 · Comment Now!
If you are a fan of bicycle riding, then the next few weeks at Smith Mountain Lake will be full of exciting events for you.
First on May 17 at 11:00am there will be the Annual Fat Tire Frenzy Bike Race.This annual race is held at Falling Creek Park in Bedford County Va. and will offer variety, challenge [...]
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Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make Part 1
May 14th, 2008 · Comment Now!
As we have covered in previous articles, we are truly in a buyers market today and it’s a wonderful time to buy your long awaited piece of Smith Mountain Lake real estate. That does not mean that you should not be aware of how to do that in the wisest way possible however.
Below is an [...]
Tags: Real Estate: Buying a Home
How About Mexican Tonight?
May 13th, 2008 · Comment Now!
There are a couple of good Mexican restaurants at Smith Mountain Lake, if you enjoy Mexican food. I rarely eat out because it’s so hard to do so and really eat healthy. But I have to confess Mexican is my favorite way to splurge when I want to go out with a friend or for a [...]
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A Day of Green Fun
May 12th, 2008 · Comment Now!
You just never can tell what sort of new and wonderful ideas might pop up at Smith Mountain Lake. A few years ago, I would never have imagined anyone planning an entire day in our area devoted to learning healthy responsible ways to care for the lovely world God gave us.
But that is exactly what has been organized [...]
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