The tiny town of Ferrum, Va. (home of the popular Ferrum College), hosts a myriad of wonderful activities and is only 45 minutes from the heart of Smith Mountain Lake. And you may want to make plans ahead for their Blue Ridge Folklife Festival in October. Next month you can take the family out [...]

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Don’t have anything special planned for your Labor Day Weekend at Smith Mountain Lake? Come to Mariners Landing and join in the Labor Day Shag Celebration. The Shag Celebration takes place on Sunday, September 2nd, 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with live music by Encore Trio, plus a delightful picnic buffet.
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend [...]

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Prospective buyers of Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate might enjoy seeing their potential property from the air. Youngsters would get a thrill out of seeing their world from high above the tree-tops as a birthday present perhaps. Or maybe you have never been in an airplane and would simply enjoy the novelty of going [...]

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Tucked away in the foothills near Smith Mountain Lake lies a 470 acre nature retreat unlike anything else in our area. This unique Center, once run as a farm in the 1700’s is now an area for scientific activity of varied and fascinating sorts. Environmental conservation, campgrounds, greenhouses, educational seminars for all ages, and [...]

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Need the perfect refreshing location for your next business meeting or church outing? Take a cruise right here at home on Smith Mountain Lake in the luxury of theSouthern Bell Cruise Ship. Wouldn’t a catered day on our beautiful lake be perfect for a wedding, a special birthday, anniversary, or even a family [...]

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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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Here are some more great hiking trails near Smith Mountain Lake. Many of the ones at the Peaks of Otter boast fabulous views along the trail. Be sure and remember to take plenty of water (and maybe even bug spray and a snack) when you go out walking for any distance. For more information [...]

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There are many beautiful paths and hiking trails in the Smith Mountain Lake area for those who want to take advantage of this outdoor activity. Trekking through the woods on a summer day is the perfect way to relieve stress and commune with the Creator. You can choose from paths that intersect the water [...]

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Even though Smith Mountain Lake State Park is situated on one of Virginia’s larger bodies of water, there is much to do there (and nearby) for those who are not water enthusiasts as well. In addition to a full range of water related activities, including swimming, fishing and boating, the park offers miles of [...]

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