In Mike and Harriet Wock’s article from Kenyon Blunt’s Lake Home Tips, you will find a fairly comprehensive checklist for folks thinking of buying property on Smith Mountain Lake or any other lake. It is good for us to dream …
The Crooked Road
I have lived in Virginia for 15 years now and have never been far from Smith Mountain Lake. But whatever county I was in I would frequently hear something or other about “The Crooked Road”. I gathered that it had …
Low Fat Winter Recipes
It is already winter at Smith Mountain Lake so I decided to look for (and share) some tasty recipes for when you want to nourish your family without putting on unwanted weight. It has always amazed and amused me how …
Kudos to Liquid Lube & Wash
Who would think a place that changes oil and offers other car care services would win national recognition? But that is exactly what Smith Mountain Lake’s Liquid Lube & Wash has done. This little place of business decided right from …
Relicensing for Hydroelectic Power
In the Smith Mountain Lake section of the Roanoke Times Online, you can find a wealth of information regarding life at the lake. For instance, I was unaware that the license for AEP to operate the hydroelectric power production at …
Agricultural Answers
One of the most charming things about Smith Mountain Lake is the blend of agricultural land and small-town friendliness with the convenience and access of a much bigger city. Along with this simpler, more rural lifestyle, however, can come a …
Outdoor Warmth in Cold Weather
Most of us love a campfire and Smith Mountain Lake is a great place to have that kind of outdoor fun even in the winter. But what if you don’t have a good area for campfires and bonfires? Well, Lori …
Local Giftings
Quite a few gifted artists are working at Smith Mountain Lake. The variety of offerings to the public ranges from pottery to photography. If you need a skilled hand to make your home or special occasion more unique and beautiful, …
Fishin’ in Leesville Lake
Most of you who fish in Smith Mountain Lake have likely been fishing at Leesville Lake as well. But I found it interesting to read about some of the differences between the two. The Official Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Guide …
Thanks Giving and Famous Quotes
There is no holiday that we at Smith Mountain Lake (as well as our whole country) celebrate, that provides any greater opportunity to search our hearts and toss out the attitudes that only drag us down. Complaining, negativity, bitterness, anger, …