A simple day of relaxation on the lake is a favorite diversion of Smith Mountain Lake residents and visitors alike. During the summer months, some folks make a habit of getting out on the water as often as they can. …
Virginia Ranked #1 State…
Last month Forbes.com ranked the state of Virginia as #1 in the country for business! The rankings were based on six important factors for businesses: regulatory environment, costs, current economic climate, labor supply, growth prospects, and quality of life. Virginia …
Changing Seasons And Fun Events
Summer is not quite over, but the kids are back in school and teachers and college students are hard at work. So while we may not be quite ready to relinquish warm weather, the season has begun its transition. Instead …
Laws For Virginia Employees
Do you know the Laws For Virginia Employees that govern your rights as a worker in the state? Are you aware of the laws that apply in the workplace? How aware are you of the new laws that may affect …
Waboba Ball: Fun In The Lake
If you are ready for a new water sports game, check out the Waboba Ball! A Waboba Ball is made to bounce on water. Sound impossible? Not at all really. The ball’s secret is its composition from different types of …
How To Choose The Right Life Jacket
Many families who grew up boating, fishing, and swimming in the local lake or nearby river, didn’t know how important it was to wear life jackets. And many of them would not have been able to afford them if they …
Tips For Kneeboarding Beginners
I have to admit that to me Kneeboarding, Surfboarding, Wakeboarding, or any other kind of boarding are like foreign languages. But water sports such as Kneeboarding, are growing more and more popular at Smith Mountain Lake and lakes all over …
Mother’s Day Ideas
If you have a Mother on this earth who loves you, then you are most richly blessed. It is easy to take the dearest people in our lives for granted and not even realize it. Mothers are people who often …
Learn How To Water Ski
The water at Smith Mountain Lake may still be a little cold, but the warmth of spring brings anticipation of all the ways we will soon be enjoying the lake! One of the more popular water sports at any lake …
Newer Dock Technology
BoatingMag.com has some great information about building docks with Newer Dock Technology. Having the right dock for your boating needs is important, and makes this information of great interest to many who are considering adding or rebuilding their dock this …