We have had some perfect days for flying a kite at Smith Mountain Lake here lately. When was the last time you took your kids out and watched their faces light up with the thrill of getting a kite soaring …
Unusually Early Easter
On March 23rd it will be Easter and folks at Smith Mountain Lake are gearing up for spring break, visits from relatives, and inspirational church activities. Wait a minute, March 23rd? Isn’t Easter usually in April? And with that question …
50th Annual Highland Maple Festival… and More
More fun for the folks at Smith Mountain Lake is at hand. March 8-9 and 15-16 – 50th Annual Highland Maple Festival – Take a step back in time to Highland County, “Virginia’s Switzerland.” Travel back roads and mountain byways …
Tuskegee Golden Voices
One of the founding fathers of Tuskegee Institute and University in Tuskegee, Alabama was Smith Mountain Lake’s own Booker T. Washington. Its first 30 students began their classes in 1881 in a dilapidated church. But that did not inhibit the …
Roanoke Civic Center Boat Show
Even though this boat show is in Roanoke rather than at Smith Mountain Lake, those who have attended in the past know it is worth the drive. This year’s Southwest Virginia Boat Dealer’s Association Show is at the Roanoke Convention …
National D-Day Memorial Event
Very near Smith Mountain Lake in the City of Bedford, Va. is the National D-day Memorial Foundation. If you have not made time to go visit it, this might be a good time to do so. In recognition of black …
Vintage Valentine’s and More
It’s hard to believe that it is almost Valentine’s Day again. But that is a good thing because at Smith Mountain Lake the occasion becomes one to be remembered far after it is past. Everyone loves someone and that’s what …
SML Lion’s Club
The Smith Mountain Lake Lion’s Club was chartered in 1982 and has been doing good deeds in our area ever since. As they often do, the club has acts of service planned for this month that are of great benefit …
SML Winter Lecture Series
Smith Mountain Lake is not the only place with some backwoods history. I grew up in West Virginia hearing tales of mountain folk such as the Hatfields and the McCoys and their ongoing feud. The Comstock Journals were practically required …
Striper Club Features Famous Speaker
Late winter is a slower time of year as far as gala events at Smith Mountain Lake. Most of us are trying to stay warm rather than out-planning fun activities. But the folks at the Smith Mountain Striper Club have …