July 15th will be the second Smith Mountain Lake Striper Club “Ladies Day Out”. What is that you ask? Well, we all know that fishing is not just for guys right? The SML Striper Club (that’s bass fishing for those …
Peaks of Otter Activities
It’s funny how you can live someplace like Smith Mountain Lake and miss experiencing some of its most scenic and popular offerings. I can’t think how many times I have heard someone say how they had never visited a place …
Great American Camp Out
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is the place to be on June 28th and 29th if you enjoy camping. If you have never taken the kids camping, then this might be the time for a family adventure. The park is …
Customer Service Skills for Your Staff
If you own a business or provide customer service at one of our Smith Mountain Lake businesses, you will want to be aware of some upcoming training opportunities. In actuality, every business offers some kind of customer service, from simple sales to …
More Free Movies
Last week I let everyone know about the free movie night in Roanoke, but this week I found a similar event closer to Smith Mountain Lake. Hollywood in the Hills, a Free outdoor movie series will be offered by the city of …
Memorial Weekend at Smith Mountain Lake
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Smith Mountain Lake is in full swing. Since our area is such a popular vacation spot we see a lot of visitors and Memorial Day weekend is sort of the ‘kick-off’ event for a …
Experience the Artists
From May 17th through June 8th at Smith Mountain Lake, The Little Gallery will be hosting the work of two wonderful artists. The Little Gallery often features the paintings of artists that they feel are worthy of recognition. They also sell …
It’s All About Bikes
If you are a fan of bicycle riding, then the next few weeks at Smith Mountain Lake will be full of exciting events for you. First, on May 17 at 11:00 a.m., there will be the Annual Fat Tire Frenzy Bike Race. …
A Day of Green Fun
You just never can tell what sort of new and wonderful ideas might pop up at Smith Mountain Lake. A few years ago, I would never have imagined anyone planning an entire day in our area devoted to learning healthy responsible ways …
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 for the eyes and ears, and an …