Tucked away in the foothills near Smith Mountain Lake lies a 470-acre nature retreat unlike anything else in our area. This unique Center, once run as a farm in the 1700s is now an area for scientific activity of varied …
From Your City To Ours
Are you headed to or from Smith Mountain Lake on your next vacation or driving trip? Or maybe you have friends or family in other areas of our great country that you would like to go visit or convince to …
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 …
Owning a Jet Ski Part 1
If you are a veteran on a jet ski, you know there is nothing quite like the thrill of skimming over the cool waters of Smith Mountain Lake at the speed of light (well maybe not quite that fast :). …
Get A Lake Dog
Many dogs enjoy swimming as much as people do, and cool times in the lake or backyard pool are one of the best parts of warm weather. (But don’t forget you have to look out for your pet around water, …
Boating Precautions in Dry Weather
Everyone is out enjoying the summer at Smith Mountain Lake, and boating is one of the best parts of life on the Lake. However, no boater should forget that the lake is a creature affected by seasons and weather just …
Radio Controlled Airplanes
When driving near Smith Mountain Lake you will occasionally see small planes over the water. They seemed too small to be real airplanes to me, but too big to just be model planes. As it turns out, with a little …
Vacation Homes at Smith Mountain Lake
Every year dozens of folks choose to come to Smith Mountain Lake for their vacations. Some have even chosen to purchase a summer home here that may one day double as a retirement home. Gray Rollins, a contributing author at …
Rent a Houseboat at Smith Mountain Lake
How would you like to spend your next vacation or anniversary floating in luxury on Smith Mountain Lake? You could explore the natural beauty of its many coves and scenic views or stop at restaurants and shops near town if …
Blue Ridge Institute and Museum
Has the fast pace of modern life made you pine for the “good ol’ days?” If it has, or if a couple of hours immersed in the sights of a bygone era sounds appealing, then a trip to the Blue …