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Sunburns and Sunscreens

Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 3

In the last post on the sun and its effects on our bodies as we play outdoors at Smith Mountain Lake, a Wikipedia quote mentioned the increase of melanoma (skin cancer) in Australia. The…

Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 2

Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 2

It is now officially summer, school is out and Smith Mountain Lake is swimming with fun in the sun. Most of the plans we look forward to making for summer vacations and weekends off…

Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 1

Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 1

Smith Mountain Lake is a great place to get a suntan, and sunburn too if you are not careful. We have all heard that sunburns are not good, but why exactly is that? What…

Allergy Season Aides

Allergy Season Aids

For many at Smith Mountain Lake, allergy season is in full swing right now. Unfortunately, most allergy sufferers don’t realize that there are things besides over-the-counter and prescription drugs that have dramatically improved allergy…

Which Vitamins Are Best

Vitamins: Which Ones Are Best?

Everyone knows that vitamins and minerals are essential for life. All human beings, whether from Smith Mountain Lake, Australia, or Timbucktoo, require these vital nutrients to sustain all body functions. Those tiny molecules can…

A Day of Green Fun

A Day of Green Fun

You just never can tell what sort of new and wonderful ideas might pop up at Smith Mountain Lake. A few years ago, I would never have imagined anyone planning an entire day in…

Recycling Codes On Plastics

Interpreting Recycling Codes on Plastics

Many families at Smith Mountain Lake recycle plastic products to help prevent the deterioration of our environment caused by trash build-up. On the bottom of each plastic container you purchase, there is a triangular-shaped…

Recognizing the 'Poison' Plants

Recognizing the ‘Poison’ Plants Part 3

While I have never seen poison sumac at Smith Mountain Lake, that certainly does not eliminate the possibility that it exists somewhere out there in the campgrounds and more heavily forested areas. The key…

Lose Weight For The Summer

Lose Weight For the Summer

Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia has some very popular activities and beautiful lakeside spots for planning your summer around. Unfortunately, some of us are feeling as if we don’t want to see the sun much…

Who Needs Vitamin D?

Who Needs Vitamin D?

In the summertime, Smith Mountain Lake is a great place for collecting Vitamin D, as there are many ways to have fun in the sun on our beautiful lake. Most of us have heard…

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