Pittsylvania is the third county that makes up the border of Smith Mountain Lake. Pittsylvania County comprises much of the far southeast corner of the lake and includes Smith Mountain itself as well as the dam. While this county has …
Job Opportunities at the Lake
Check out the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce job search feature. Many of our residents may not be aware of the free job posting/job search feature on the Chamber’s website. This feature can be of great benefit to those …
The Counties Surrounding Smith Mountain Lake Part 2
The second county to border Smith Mountain Lake is Franklin County, Va. This county has just about anything a person would look for in a lakeside community. The diversity and offerings are tremendous as you will see in the following …
The Counties Surrounding Smith Mountain Lake Part 1
Each of the three lovely counties surrounding Smith Mountain Lake offers its own unique and multi-faceted contributions to the lake community. Each County has its own beauty and special personality. Though this scenic and friendly area cannot be summarized in …
Ordering Pizza at the Lake
Who doesn’t like pizza? Just like any American community, Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia is full of pizza lovers. If you are new to the area or just haven’t found the cream of the crop pizzerias yet, check out the offerings …
New Years Blessings
This will be the last post of 2009 for Smith Mountain Lake News and there is something very poignant about that knowledge. It’s not just this post I am referring to, but the awareness of time. Its swiftness is amazing. …
Plan A Cruise
It seems this year at Smith Mountain Lake I am hearing a great deal of talk about people planning cruises. Perhaps the idea is just catching on in this area, or folks have been more stressed out this year than …
The Lights of Christmas
One of my very favorite things about Christmas at Smith Mountain Lake is the wonderful light displays. I love the reflection of the lighted boats on the water and the glittering Christmas decorations everywhere you go. The kids (big and …
Unique Christmas Gift Ideas
I guess that over the next week and a half, many of the folks at Smith Mountain Lake will be doing a lot of last-minute Christmas shopping. The deals are good, the weather crisp and motivating, and there are always …
The Greatest Wonder
Smith Mountain Lake is a place of great beauty and it is just one of the many areas of majestic scenery in this amazing world God created. People talk of the Seven Wonders of the World and the awe-inspiring experiences of visiting them. …