What better place to raise a family than Smith Mountain Lake? You have a growing business community with just about everything you need a short distance away. But you still have that country/small-town feel of friendly folks and good neighbors. …
Smith Mountain Lake on TV
Exciting news at Smith Mountain Lake tonight! If you have never watched the Home & Garden Network channel, this would be the night to do so. The very popular House Hunters reality TV show will feature Smith Mountain Lake on …
Sunburns and Sunscreens Part 1
Smith Mountain Lake is a great place to get a suntan, and sunburn too if you are not careful. We have all heard that sunburns are not good, but why exactly is that? What happens when a sunburn occurs? Here …
The Bumblebee
At Smith Mountain Lake you will find an abundance of beautiful and beneficial insects. What many people don’t know is that the bumblebee is one of the most amazing of those insects. In 1943, the French entomologist August Magnan argued …
Refreshing Recipes
I am sure I am not alone in thinking this is one of the hottest endings to spring that I can remember at Smith Mountain Lake. Although it’s cooling down just a bit, with summer beginning on June 20th there are …
Adventures in Water Toys
Every time you think you have seen the ultimate new toy on the water at Smith Mountain Lake, another makes its debut. Of course, that’s wonderful when you live on a lake and love to be in the water, which …
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 …
Creative Ideas at the Lake
Imagine you are out on Smith Mountain Lake with friends for the day and suddenly you realize you are out of sandwiches and things to drink. Or what if your business is in a slump and you need just the …
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 …
Allergy Season Aids
For many at Smith Mountain Lake, allergy season is in full swing right now. Unfortunately, most allergy sufferers don’t realize that there are things besides over-the-counter and prescription drugs that have dramatically improved allergy symptoms in many people. If I …