There are countless ways to enjoy the summer months at Smith Mountain Lake – an afternoon on the water, grilling with friends on the dock, or an early morning on the water in pursuit that elusive trophy fish. But one thing …
Sunken Boats
Smith Mountain Lake residents may have noted in passing the recent news of a houseboat that sank in Hickory Cove last month. But many people are unaware of the difficulties caused when a boat sinks. As Rebecca Jackson of the …
Daybreak Natural Stone and Water Gardens
Are you looking for a way to transform your backyard into the paradise you’ve always wanted it to be? There’s no better way give your backyard a face lift than to build a water garden, something that combines the beauty …
Blue Ridge Parkway
Summer at Smith Mountain Lake offers unrivaled opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery of our region, and one of the best ways to get out and see the sights is with a relaxing weekend drive on the Blue …
Smith Mountain Lake Airports
One of the most appealing things about Smith Mountain Lake is that it blends the charm of a small town with the convenience of a much larger city – truly the best of both worlds! But in case you’ve been …
Jefferson’s Own Poplar Forest
Statesman, architect, author, naturalist . . . all these descriptions fit Thomas Jefferson, one of our nation’s Founding Fathers and a native Virginian. Though Jefferson made his permanent home in Monticello, his beautiful estate in Charlottesville, he also maintained a …
Virginia Cooperative Extension
One of the most charming things about Smith Mountain Lake is that 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 …
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
The 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 …
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 …