Did you know that you can actually take a cruise ship around the lovely Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia? What is more is that the prices are quite reasonable for this enjoyable summer pastime. They start at just $20 if you schedule one for April. Call for prices on later events and cruises at 800-721-3273 or [...]

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When people talk about Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia they very often are referring to areas of the lake in Franklin or Bedford Counties. The lesser known 3rd county that borders our lovely lake is Pittsylvania. Interestingly however is the fact that Pittsylvania is the largest county in all of Virginia, encompassing nearly 1000 square miles! [...]

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Do you have some old appliances or unused electronics in the closet or basement of your Smith Mountain Lake home? If you are anything like me, I hate to throw away things that I know may have value to someone later on, so I collect more than I should in the garage, basement and other outbuildings. [...]

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The Easter Holiday has come and gone at Smith Mountain Lake. Company has gone home, school is back in session, and some of your kids will be eating chocolate and candy for weeks to come. What did it all mean? Or was there any meaning to be found in hiding eggs and buying new dresses? Is Easter [...]

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ESPN Bassmaster Elite “Blue Ridge Brawl” Returns to Smith Mountain Lake on April 15 – 18 Pro-anglers from across the U.S. will meet at Parkway Marina in Huddleston to compete for top honors.  For more information go to: http://www.blueridgebrawl.com/.   7th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo on April 30 The Smith Mountain Lake area [...]

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The Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce is now collecting applications for the new 2011 SML license plate. They must receive 350 prepaid applications by July 1st in order to qualify for the plates. (Before other requirements can be implemented and the state begins production and distribution of the Smith Mountain Lake license plates begins.)  The plates will require [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake is known for many wonderful reasons the most recent of which is a famous visitor we entertained. Many of our readers would find it fascinating to meet George W. Bush and would appreciate it even more if he told the world what a great place our hometown is. Watch this YouTube video and hear [...]

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