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 …
Men’s and Women’s Groups
If you have wanted to be a part of some sort of social activity at Smith Mountain Lake but weren’t sure what was available, here are a couple of ideas for you. Smith Mountain Lake Woman’s Club: This group is …
HGTV Chooses Smith Mountain Lake a SECOND TIME
If you missed the recent episode of House Hunters on HGTV where Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia was the featured lake, you can now watch that show on a video. Click here to watch the video of SML on national TV and visit the real estate website …
Senior News Revamped
Senior News, a publication serving Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford & Franklin Counties, Lynchburg, Roanoke, and the New River Valley, is celebrating its 14th birthday this year. They now have a new “magazine” format, much more fun to look at and …
Early Learning Center
Are you a parent in the Smith Mountain Lake, Va. area who needs daycare help? Mayberry Early Learning Center might be the kind of care you would appreciate for your child. They are committed to quality care that will contribute …
Watching Westlake
At the Westlake area of Smith Mountain Lake, Va. there are soon to be 2 new additions for the communities convenience and enjoyment. The first is a branch of the Franklin County Library, opening in Westlake Corner shopping plaza next to …
Local Real Estate Agent Publishes Book
Paul Moore, a real estate agent for Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, and surrounding areas, has just published an excellent guide for those buying or selling property in our neck of the woods. This resource could quickly become the have-to-have handbook …
Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 3
In the last post on the sun and its effects on our bodies as we play outdoors at Smith Mountain Lake, a Wikipedia quote mentioned the increase of melanoma (skin cancer) in Australia. The rest of that quote (below) is …
Lake Versus Ocean
A friend recently pointed me towards a Roanoke Times interview with author David Baldacci, who lives part of the year on the Bedford side of Smith Mountain Lake, Va. The interview was quite interesting in all respects, but what caught …
Smith Mountain Lake Featured on HGTV House Hunters!
We were so excited when Paul Moore of Smith Mountain Homes was chosen as the featured agent on HGTV House Hunters! Check out the full episode below, and let us know what you think! – Paul Moore Free Download The …