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Tuskegee Golden Voices

Tuskegee Golden Voices

One of the founding fathers of Tuskegee Institute and University in Tuskegee, Alabama was Smith Mountain Lake’s own Booker T. Washington. Its first 30 students began their classes in 1881 in a dilapidated church.…

The Scent of God

The Scent of God

All of us need to hear stories of hope, whether we live at Smith Mountain Lake or in China. The Bible says that hope is one of God’s greatest gifts to us as we walk…

Traditions and Leap Year Part 2

Traditions and Leap Year Part 2

Today is February 29th of a leap year, a rather noteworthy day both at Smith Mountain Lake and all over the world I think. As I said in my last mention of leap year,…

Financing Options For Buying Lake Property

Financing Options For Buying Lake Property

Now is a good time to buy the home you have always dreamed of on Smith Mountain Lake. But that kind of real estate purchase may take a little planning. This article by Kenyon Blunt at…

Traditions and Leap Year Part 1

Traditions and Leap Year Part 1

This year of our Lord 2008, is a leap year. Now some of the good people of Smith Mountain Lake may be wondering, as I did recently, what leap year is exactly. Most of…

The Lake Inn Motel

The Lake Inn Motel

When visiting Smith Mountain Lake, one of the most central locations you could pick for your stay, is the Westlake Corner vicinity. That is also where you will find the Lake Inn Motel. Established…

Roanoke Civic Center Boat Show

Roanoke Civic Center Boat Show

Even though this boat show is in Roanoke rather than at Smith Mountain Lake, those who have attended in the past know it is worth the drive. This year’s Southwest Virginia Boat Dealer’s Association…

National D-Day Memorial Event At Smith Mountain Lake

National D-Day Memorial Event

Very near Smith Mountain Lake in the City of Bedford, Va. is the National D-day Memorial Foundation. If you have not made time to go visit it, this might be a good time to…

Protect Your SML Real Estate

Protect Your SML Real Estate

So you have invested in your dream home on some beautiful Smith Mountain Lake real estate, and now you are concerned about keeping it secure from intrusion or damage. That would be the normal…

Birds Of Spring

Birds of Spring

Bird watching is a much-enjoyed hobby of nature lovers at Smith Mountain Lake and all over the U.S. Very likely we all have a few birds we know on sight,  as well as several…

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