I love unique opportunities. At Smith Mountain Lake those kinds of opportunities arise regularly it seems. Perhaps wherever you go creative people are doing creative things for the public, but I have certainly never noticed it any more than at …
New Exhibit at Explore Park
Many early settlers in Virginia migrated to the Roanoke Valley, a 45-minute drive from Smith Mountain Lake. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, there is a marvelous park called the Virginia Explore Park, which commemorates the early days of the pioneers. …
Ballroom Dance
Ever wish you could experience the early 1900s when The Waltz and The Foxtrot were all the rage? At Smith Mountain Lake’s Westlake Jazzercise, you can enjoy lessons for all the old-time dances. Pick a partner and sign up for …
Educational Opportunities at Smith Mountain Lake
Whatever your business is at Smith Mountain Lake, it can almost always be improved by updating your skills and/or education. Our local Chamber of Commerce is involved in an ongoing effort to make that kind of education available to those …
Presentation on World War 2 Women
Our lives at Smith Mountain Lake have been affected by the men and women of past eras in ways we rarely think about. Sometimes it brings us a greater appreciation for the lives we have been blessed with today to …
At the Bassmaster Elite Tournament….
Some other great activities at the Smith Mountain Lake Bassmaster Tournament are the ‘Casting Kids Competition’ and the pre-show bluegrass entertainment. The Casting Kids Competition will be held on June 9th and 10th from 10-12 a.m. at the Parkway Marina …
Dock Dogs at the Lake
A unique competition will be occurring at the upcoming Smith Mountain Lake Bass Tournament. The Smith Mountain Eagle tells the tale of the newest of sports involving dogs: Dogs that compete based on the height or distance they can jump. …
Redbud Festival at Hickory Hills
Come celebrate the first bloom of the beautiful redbud trees that so wonderfully herald the spring each year. Toast the lovely trees and the new season, with Smith Mountain Lake Redbud wine and lots of fun for the whole family …
Come and Visit a Piece of Local History
Slave and free man, student, and educator, Booker T. Washington was a man whose life greatly promoted the cause of racial equality in our country. Born on April 5, 1865, Washington grew up on a small farm in Franklin County …
Learn To Wakeboard
With summer and the warm weather now fully upon us at Smith Mountain Lake, it’s time to be out on the water in every spare moment. But maybe after a few seasons of waterskiing, you’re itching for another challenge and …