Virginia Western is a bit of a drive from Smith Mountain Lake, but not too much to make it a worthwhile one with the right incentive. Cooking does not interest everyone of course, but those who are caught in it’s grip, are true admirers. The nice thing about the Culinary Courses at Virginia Western is [...]

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Wishing wells are full of pennies and you can occasionally find them on the sidewalks in Smith Mountain Lake, Va., just like in every town in America. You often hear stories of pennies found on the street being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I’ve ever heard this kind of [...]

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It’s almost impossible for me to believe that school is within a few weeks of starting back up at Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding communities. It seems like the summer has just begun. But in reality it is time for families to start thinking of what their children will need this school year. Thankfully the [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake has more activities and news worth knowing than do many communities, and it can be frustrating to miss out on information that might have been helpful to you. I hate finding out valuable information after it is too late for me to use it, so I try to do regular posts on [...]

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A good deal is being offered on this charming home with huge, wonderful water views out onto Smith Mountain Lake. While many lake home sites have a sharp grade down to the water, this home sits on a gently sloped lot that leads to a wonderful party deck and boat dock. It sits in deep water with riprapped shoreline. Enjoy fantastic sunset views [...]

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