Near the end of June, you may have seen what looked like movie crews and cameras around Smith Mountain Lake. You were not imagining things. On June 25th, movie director, Mike McKay, flew into Smith Mountain Lake to meet Sara …
Grand Openings at SML
Two interesting and tasty-sounding eateries are having their Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings at Smith Mountain Lake this month. Now when a good restaurant has a Grand Opening, you don’t want to miss out on it. There are delicious food …
Dogs That Love the Water
I have a friend in Franklin Co. near Smith Mountain Lake who has 8 beautiful golden retriever puppies to sell. (If you are interested leave us a note with your email and we will pass it on to her.) If those pups …
Young Professionals of SML
Many of our bright professionals at Smith Mountain Lake had talents that someone in their lives was smart enough to start nurturing and developing at a young age. Far too many young people today have no idea how to broaden …
Going To the Movies
One of my favorite summer evening activities is going to the movies somewhere near Smith Mountain Lake. I am blessed with several special people in my world including my beloved mate. Whether it’s just the 2 of us or a …
The 4th of July at the Lake
It is hard to believe it is time for the 4th of July celebrations at Smith Mountain Lake again. But no matter how old we are we never lose our enjoyment of big sparkling lights and colorful explosions in the …
Horse and Hound Wine Festival
Near Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, there are plans for a marvelous event underway. The Horse & Hound Wine Festival is to be held on July 10th on the grounds of Johnson’s Orchards located in scenic Bedford, Va. Tickets are now …
News In Need of Repeating
Some of the things going on at Smith Mountain Lake may have been passed over the first time you read them, so we are re-posting a couple of things that need to be remembered, acted on, or passed around to …
Beware the Summer Heat Part 2
The summer sun turns Smith Mountain Lake into a gorgeous playground for water lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. There are a thousand fabulous things to do at the lake in this beautiful season and it is good to breathe the …
Beware the Summer Heat Part 1
The summer is so full of promise at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. The air is clear, the water is blue, vacation time is coming, tons of fun things to do in the area, and plenty of gorgeous hot weather to …