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Erosion and Rip Rap

Erosion and Rip Rap

You may have wondered how to control waterfront erosion on your Smith Mountain Lake real estate. The answer is rip-rap. The rocks placed along a shoreline to control erosion are referred to as rip-rap (not…

The Role of Tourism at Smith Mountain Lake

The Role of Tourism at Smith Mountain Lake

If you are a business owner or are responsible for sales and growth of a company in the Smith Mountain Lake area you will be interested in the SML Chamber of Commerce sponsored luncheon…

Water Quality at the Lake

Water Quality at the Lake

Smith Mountain Lake is one of those rare lakes that has become known for its crystal-clear waters. Many of the lake’s visitors are drawn here because of the beauty and relative purity of its…

Shade Loving Plants

Shade Loving Plants

I don’t know what your home is like, but I have more shade than full sun in mine. I love gardening and being a part of God’s growing process. Each year, however, I find…

Remedies From the past

Remedies From the Past

Many of us folks at Smith Mountain Lake love old-fashioned things. Whether it’s regarding cures our Grandmother passed down or fishin’ tips from old-timers, there is a lot of wisdom from the generations gone…

Birds and Flowers Abound

Birds and Flowers Abound

Smith Mountain Lake is a paradise of beautiful birds and wildflowers this time of year. For those of us who love the great outdoors, this season brings the heavenly smell of spring rains, colorful woodland feasts…

What About Water Depth and Dredging?

What About Water Depth and Dredging?

The depth of water in front of your home will affect both the value and long-term enjoyment of your home. While a few buyers are looking for shallow water to launch a certain type…

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day

Whether your Mother (or the person who Mothered you), lives at Smith Mountain Lake or hundreds of miles away, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to share your love and appreciation for all they have meant to…

Ideas For Mother's Day

Ideas for Mothers Day

Make Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11th a very special day at Smith Mountain Lake for your Mother. Where would we be without our Mothers? While no Mother is perfect, we have all been…

Interesting Trivia About April

Interesting Trivia About ‘April’

April is the month that brings Smith Mountain Lake alive! The spring rains nourish the earth and everything in Creation begins to explode with color against a backdrop of green. It is a wonderful…

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