Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake feel very thankful for all the blessings in our lives. But of course, frustrating things happen to us all from time to time. Amazingly, in the bigger picture, those frustrations may be part …
Real Estate at Smith Mountain Lake
If you had been wondering whether it was a good idea to invest in some real estate you have been dreaming of at Smith Mountain Lake, Va., then wonder no more. Despite the economic crunch, this may be one of …
The Counties Surrounding Smith Mountain Lake Part 3
Pittsylvania is the third county that makes up the border of Smith Mountain Lake. Pittsylvania County comprises much of the far southeast corner of the lake and includes Smith Mountain itself as well as the dam. While this county has …
Healthy Weight Loss
I noticed recently that my daffodils are several inches above the ground. It is early for them considering the extremely cold weather we have had at Smith Mountain Lake this winter. I guess sometimes nature feels as eager for spring …
Job Opportunities at the Lake
Check out the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce job search feature. Many of our residents may not be aware of the free job posting/job search feature on the Chamber’s website. This feature can be of great benefit to those …
Breakfast on Valentine’s Day
It is Valentine’s Day and Smith Mountain Lake abounds with wonderful restaurants and ideas for any and every choice of special meals you could treat your loved ones to. But some of us will want to make that extra special …
The Story Behind Valentine’s Day
There are so many creative Valentine’s Day displays around Smith Mountain Lake this year. Have you noticed? It is one of the few holidays that I don’t mind being commercialized. All the advertising just seems fun somehow. It does make …
Treating A Sore Throat
As much as we wish it were otherwise, folks who live at Smith Mountain Lake get colds and sore throats just like everyone else. While there are worse illnesses than a cold, having one can make life rather miserable as …