One of the lovely counties bordering Smith Mountain Lake is Franklin Co., Virginia. As with most counties, Franklin Co. undergoes periodic changes and improvements. The community is invited to be part of this particular time of planning and it is …
Chili Festival Time Again
Amazingly it is already time for the 7th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival, something many of us look forward to all year. This year for some reason it seems like it was just yesterday we enjoyed the 6th Annual Festival. But …
Wine and Moon Beams
Some folks think summer is the best season at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, but for me, all the best things take place in the fall. Hickory Hill Vineyard’s Wine and Moon Beams is a perfect example. Every October you can …
2009 Fishers of Men Tournament Trail
On October 16th and 17th at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, over 160 Tournament Teams are scheduled to compete in the Fishers of Men National Tournament. Like myself, you are probably asking what a Fishers of Men Tournament Trail is …
Wreaths For The Holidays
Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake are already starting to think ahead about plans and gifts for the nearing holidays. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are right around the corner and it doesn’t hurt to have some of …
Fishing Contest For Kids
If your kids enjoy going out on Smith Mountain Lake and doing a little fishing, then you won’t want to miss out on this free fishing contest at the Waid Recreation Area in Franklin County. All great fisherfolk got their …
Holiday Baking 3-Part Demonstration
We have entered into the 4th quarter of 2009 at Smith Mountain Lake and the 3 most food-oriented months of the year. Folks start thinking of Halloween candy in October, Thanksgiving in November, and of course Christmas in December. For …
Free Golfing Tips
While many of you who enjoy golfing at Smith Mountain Lake are pros, there are still many of us who fall in the amateur category. So I got to thinking about where we amateurs could go to get some free …
HUD Homebuying Tips
Smith Mountain Lake is one of the best places to buy a home for many reasons. We share a growing community despite the economy. The schools are safer than most. The area is beautiful and gives you the feeling of …
The Agape Center
There is a wonderful ministry at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia called the Agape Center. The Agape Center exists to help those who may need clothes, food, basic appliances, furniture, financial assistance, and other household items. But they especially have the …