The vision of my own custom-designed log home on a beautiful piece of Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate is a picture that would be worth dreaming about. There is just something about log cabins and lakes that go together in …
Butternut Squash Recipes
Since butternut squash is a favorite among squash and sweet potato lovers, and also an appropriate winter dish to share, Jennifer A. Wickes love of butternuts seems an appropriate topic. In her articles, she shares a bit of the butternut’s …
Appalachian Outdoor Photography
It is fall at Smith Mountain Lake and one of the most wonderful times of year to take pictures. Do you have a current portrait of your entire family? Or maybe you and your best friend need to make a …
Historic Claiborne House Bed & Breakfast
Most of the Smith Mountain Lake locals are aware of the pleasant little town of Rocky Mount located about 40 minutes away from the lake in Franklin County. What a lot of folks may not be aware of is the …
Looking for a Lake Home Part 2
When you are looking at Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate with a new home in mind, you may want to consider these thoughts from Author Kenyon Blunt. This is the second half of a two-part article of pointers regarding why …
New Exhibit at Explore Park
Many early settlers in Virginia migrated to the Roanoke Valley, a 45-minute drive from Smith Mountain Lake. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, there is a marvelous park called the Virginia Explore Park, which commemorates the early days of the pioneers. …
Ballroom Dance
Ever wish you could experience the early 1900s when The Waltz and The Foxtrot were all the rage? At Smith Mountain Lake’s Westlake Jazzercise, you can enjoy lessons for all the old-time dances. Pick a partner and sign up for …
Looking for a Lake Home Part 1
Author Kenyon Blunt has written an article that is perfect for folks looking for a new home on Smith Mountain Lake. If you have never lived on a lake before or just need fresh input, there are aspects you may …
For SML Chamber of Commerce Members
Smith Mountain Lake’s 4-H Center is not just for 4-H clubs and kids. This month it will host Business After Hours, the program Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsors for its members every third Thursday of each month from …
Shaping Up Your Shoreline
Perhaps you invested in a marvelous piece of Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate this year. But since very few purchases come 100% tailor-made to our every need and desire, you may need a little help around the shoreline of your …