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Ruth Bell Graham

Ruth Bell Graham

Once again we find ourselves rethinking life and death and values as we contemplate the loss of a woman whose Godliness shone for all to see. Whether we make our home at Smith Mountain…

Newer Ideas For Building Docks

Newer Ideas for Building Docks

At Smith Mountain Lake dock construction is almost always underway somewhere. Whether you are building a brand new dock for your lake home, or repairing and improving your existing one, this article brings some…

Airports Near Smith Mountain Lake Virginia

Airports Near Smith Mountain Lake

Smith Mountain Lake has no lack of conveniences. It even has its private charter airport in Moneta. If the Smith Mountain Lake Airport is smaller than some would prefer, there are other larger airports…

Need A Map Of Smith Mountain Lake?

Need a Map of Smith Mountain Lake?

With over 500 miles of wonderfully scenic waterfront property, Smith Mountain Lake presents a myriad of ownership opportunities. Featured in this Smith Mountain Lake map are Smith Mountain Lake State Park, the Booker T.…

Smith Mountain Lake Reviews

Smith Mountain Lake Reviews

It’s fun to find that the place you have chosen to make your home, (or even live close to), is the object of admiration by visitors. I recently found some reviews of Smith Mountain…

Public Schools Near Smith Mountain Lake

Public Schools Near Smith Mountain Lake

I have heard several people in the area ask whether there were schools for every age group near Smith Mountain Lake. Not having school-age kids myself I went on a hunt to see what…

Quilting Guilds

Quilting Guilds

Whenever I see a hand-stitched quilt, it reminds me of my beloved Grandmother. But quilting is not a dying art, nor is it necessary for the older folks alone. Many are the young eyes…

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding is still a relatively new water sport that does not require the waves or incoming tides like surfboarding does. A wakeboard is a short, very broad type of waterski with boots, ridden in…

The Fish In Smith Mountain Lake

The Fish in Smith Mountain Lake Part 3

The Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries has provided numerous studies on the fish present in Smith Mountain Lake and their various habits. Following are some of the details that may interest residents…

The Fish In Smith Mountain Lake Part 2

The Fish in Smith Mountain Lake Part 2

The Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries says one of the most popular fish in Smith Mountain Lake is the striped bass. This is not a surprising fact since there are Striper Clubs…

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