Paul Moore, a Smith Mountain Lake realtor, was hiking with his son in the mountains last fall when he got a call from Pie Town Productions, representing House Hunters and HGTV. “They said they were doing a week-long special of …
Exciting News From SML Christian Academy
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy has received some very exciting news. They are very pleased to announce that all applications submitted before July 18 will receive their Founders Scholarship for $1000 for the 2008-09 school year! Several benefactors who strongly …
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 …
HGTV and Smith Mountain Lake Part 1
On June 17th and 18th Smith Mountain Lake made the big time on HGTV’s (Home & Garden Network) House Hunters reality TV show. Paul Moore of the Smith Mountain Homes Realty Team was chosen to represent Smith Mountain Lake of …
Stay at Home Vacations
Has it ever occurred to you that there are few vacation spots out there more desirable than Smith Mountain Lake? It’s true. Most people thinking of vacations are looking for exactly what our lake has to offer. Very few vacation …
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 …
Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 2
It is now officially summer, school is out and Smith Mountain Lake is swimming with fun in the sun. Most of the plans we look forward to making for summer vacations and weekends off during warm months involve some exposure …
Summer Home Improvements
Does it seem there is always some project awaiting your attention at your home on Smith Mountain Lake? I suppose most of us probably feel that way. Maybe this will be the summer you tackle that home improvement issue that …
About SML Christian Academy
The good news about Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is that it is progressing nicely toward its first school year. The following is the latest update from Deke Andrews, Head of School. Despite every tool imaginable to simplify our lives, …
Clean Boating Act
A new court ruling has been proposed that would affect boaters at Smith Mountain Lake. This recent ruling regarding pollution being dumped from commercial ship ballast water will also require all recreational boats to get permits by September, 2008-despite the fact …