Even though Smith Mountain Lake State Park is situated on one of Virginia’s larger bodies of water, there is much to do there (and nearby) for those who are not water enthusiasts as well. In addition to a full range …
Equinology: All Things To Do With Horses
Not many things are more beautiful than the sight of horses running through a meadow or frolicking in a field. For those who would like to do more than just enjoy the sight of them, some classes can be taken …
Bahama Llamas in Virginia
There is a farm in Franklin County Virginia, near the Smith Mountain Lake resort area, that grows a rather unusual crop. Ramona and Ken Simpson decided to raise llamas after falling in love with the animals in 2002. They call …
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
Near Smith Mountain Lake there are many interesting and historic sites to visit as the weather begins to warm, such as Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Home. Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 and was the 3rd President of the United …
Golfing on Smith Mountain Lake
One of our favorite American pastimes has become the sport of golf. When you talk to golfers you find a wide variety of reasons why they enjoy this game. Some like the obvious opportunity to hone their game to a …
Nearby Historical Sites
Historical Sites To Visit Near Smith Mountain Lake While the weather is mild or when you have some free time, take a jaunt to one of our local sites of interest. It’s quite enlightening to find that we live on …
National D-Day Memorial
June 6, 1944…….few days in our nation’s history have been more significant or more costly than D-Day. It might also be said that no greater honor could be bestowed on a locale than to be chosen as the site of …
Flying at the Lake
At 20,600 acres or roughly 32 square miles, Smith Mountain Lake sprawls out over a large section of the map. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to have a bird’s eye view of all that water, then …
A Taste of Days Gone By
Has the fast pace of modern life made you pine for the “good ol’ days?” If it has, or if a couple of hours immersed in the sights of a bygone era sounds appealing, then a trip to the Blue …
Another Great Virginia Tradition: Emerson Creek Pottery
With all the marvelous goods that come from our great state of Virginia, add one more to the ever-growing list… Emerson Creek Handpainted Pottery. With virtually every type of item, Emerson Creek offers everything from dishes and bakeware to mugs, …