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Erosion and Rip Rap

Erosion and Rip Rap

You may have wondered how to control waterfront erosion on your Smith Mountain Lake real estate. The answer is rip-rap. The rocks placed along a shoreline to control erosion are referred to as rip-rap (not…

Which Vitamins Are Best

Vitamins: Which Ones Are Best?

Everyone knows that vitamins and minerals are essential for life. All human beings, whether from Smith Mountain Lake, Australia, or Timbucktoo, require these vital nutrients to sustain all body functions. Those tiny molecules can…

The Role of Tourism at Smith Mountain Lake

The Role of Tourism at Smith Mountain Lake

If you are a business owner or are responsible for sales and growth of a company in the Smith Mountain Lake area you will be interested in the SML Chamber of Commerce sponsored luncheon…

Smith Mountain Striper Club Fun

Smith Mountain Striper Club Fun

Smith Mountain Lake is the place for all you fishing fanatics this summer, and the SML Striper Club is the group that keeps the fun happening. They will be holding a Spring Fling Member/Guest…

Water Quality at the Lake

Water Quality at the Lake

Smith Mountain Lake is one of those rare lakes that has become known for its crystal-clear waters. Many of the lake’s visitors are drawn here because of the beauty and relative purity of its…

Smith Mountain Coffee and Cafe

Smith Mountain Coffee & Cafe

In Roanoke, the Mill Mountain Coffee Houses reign supreme, but at Smith Mountain Lake the Smith Mountain Coffee & Cafe is one of the best little hangouts around. Whether you want to go out…

Memorial Weekend at Smith Mountain Lake

Memorial Weekend at Smith Mountain Lake

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Smith Mountain Lake is in full swing. Since our area is such a popular vacation spot we see a lot of visitors and Memorial Day weekend is sort…

Rising and Falling Water Levels

Rising and Falling Water Levels

Does the Water Level Rise and Fall? How Does That Affect Me and My Property? Many people who visit Smith Mountain Lake are surprised that the water levels do not fluctuate much. Other man-made…

Shade Loving Plants

Shade Loving Plants

I don’t know what your home is like, but I have more shade than full sun in mine. I love gardening and being a part of God’s growing process. Each year, however, I find…

Experience The Artists

Experience the Artists

From May 17th through June 8th at Smith Mountain Lake, The Little Gallery  will be hosting the work of two wonderful artists. The Little Gallery often features the paintings of artists that they feel are…

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