One of the most charming things about Smith Mountain Lake is the blend of agricultural land and small-town friendliness with the convenience and access of a much bigger city. Along with this simpler, more rural lifestyle, however, can come a …
Camper’s Paradise
Are you looking for a different way to experience both the waters and the woods of Smith Mountain Lake this summer? What better way to combine the two than a lakeside camping trip? Whether you’re a tent camper or a …
Houseboating on the Lake
Travel Bloggers.com has ranked Smith Mountain Lake as one of the top ten houseboat lakes in North America! According to the article, the lakes chosen were those that “tend to be large enough for you to find a private cove, …
Smith Mountain Lake or Lake Winnipesaukee?
“Doctor Marvin! Doctor Leo Marvin!” Fans of the 1991 movie What About Bob? can instantly recall the scene from their favorite comedy. Bill Murray as Bob Wiley steps into the parking lot beside Guttman’s Cafeteria, fresh from baby-stepping off …
Everyone’s Business: Staying Safe on the Water
Used to be that just jumping in the boat and hitting the waves was the way that everyone approached their days on the water. It also used to be that by percentage the number of boating and water-related accidents was …
Enjoy the Waves While You Enjoy the Waves
So you’ve taken every possible measure to enjoy your day on Smith Mountain Lake. You’ve got the boat fueled, fishing equipment gathered and stowed, waterboards and skis ready to go and the coolers stocked and you take off for a …
Skiing at the Mountain
Usually when you hear the phrases “skiing” and “mountain” your mind easily wanders to that mystical winter wonderland of white powder and rosy-red cheeks in the chilled air…..but this post couldn’t be further from that type of skiing. The skiing …
All Hands on Deck!
Do you have a new home at Smith Mountain Lake? Or perhaps you’re giving that back waterfront area the facelift it’s been needing. Any way you look at it, chances are you’re looking at a new deck for your home. …
A Little Bit of History, A Little Bit of Party
Viva! El Cinco De Mayo!! Few know the history, but even fewer manage to pass by this festive occasion without some sort of recognition of this historic day. As far as the historical part of this goes, I’m going to …
The Cure for Long-Neglected Outdoor Furniture
This subject matter is without a doubt, something that virtually everyone at Smith Mountain Lake can benefit from…. refurbishing your outdoor wood furniture. So, we’re getting ready for summer. We’ve given the boathouse a once-over with the broom and some …