The Magic of Snow
It is not always easy to appreciate winter when your electricity goes off, your water pipes freeze or your nose and fingers go numb in the frigid temperatures. But even amid cold weather hassles…
Records Set At/Near Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
Even though most of us generally don’t think of our hometown as being a world-famous location, Smith Mountain Lake is famous for a variety of records set on its shores (or in its waters).…
Winter Warmth…in the Hot-Tub
It may not seem like the best time to enjoy Smith Mountain Lake’s water activities in the dead of winter, but there are other ways to enjoy the water in cold weather. The article…
Men’s and Women’s Groups
If you have wanted to be a part of some sort of social activity at Smith Mountain Lake but weren’t sure what was available, here are a couple of ideas for you. Smith Mountain…
What is the Water Quality at Smith Mountain Lake?
Excellent water quality is one reason people are flocking to Smith Mountain Lake. The vast majority of spots on more than 500 miles of shoreline have crystal-clear water year-round. Unfortunately, as in any fresh…
Smith Mountain Lake – Channels & Islands
The Channels One of the many wonderful features of Smith Mountain Lake is the numbered navigation channel marker system on both the main channels and the tributaries. The Roanoke Channel numbers start at R1…
Smith Mountain Lake Factoids – Channels & Tributaries
Is Smith Mountain Lake natural, or is it man-made? What do the channels of Smith Mountain Lake look like? Learn about the answers to these questions and more, in this my first "factoid" post.
Quick Facts about Smith Mountain Lake
Shoreline: 500+ miles Main Channel: Approximately 40 miles Elevation: 795 feet above sea level at the lake Local Population: Approximately 20,000 Nearby Cities: Roanoke – Under one hour.Area population approx. 290,000 Lynchburg – Under…
Smith Mountain Lake: The Normal Rules Don’t Apply
Smith Mountain Lake real estate is a very unique market - one that I've never experienced before in my career. In most markets, there are only a few factors that determine a property's desirability…
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…