When you find a niche in life worth talking about, the news seems to spread everywhere. A friend of mine came across a great article about our very own Smith Mountain Lake in the New York Times! The article talks …
Hiking at Smith Mountain Lake Part 2
Here are some more great hiking trails near Smith Mountain Lake. Many of the ones at the Peaks of Otter boast fabulous views along the trail. Be sure and remember to take plenty of water (and maybe even bug spray …
Ruth Bell Graham
Once again we find ourselves rethinking life and death and values as we contemplate the loss of a woman whose Godliness shone for all to see. Whether we make our home at Smith Mountain Lake or in China, there will …
Hiking at Smith Mountain Lake Part 1
There are many beautiful paths and hiking trails in the Smith Mountain Lake area for those who want to take advantage of this outdoor activity. Trekking through the woods on a summer day is the perfect way to relieve stress …
Newer Ideas for Building Docks
At Smith Mountain Lake dock construction is almost always underway somewhere. Whether you are building a brand new dock for your lake home, or repairing and improving your existing one, this article brings some fresh ideas to the table. Lori …
Airports Near Smith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake has no lack of conveniences. It even has its private charter airport in Moneta. If the Smith Mountain Lake Airport is smaller than some would prefer, there are other larger airports within a 30 to 60-minute drive. …
Need a Map of Smith Mountain Lake?
With over 500 miles of wonderfully scenic waterfront property, Smith Mountain Lake presents a myriad of ownership opportunities. Featured in this Smith Mountain Lake map are Smith Mountain Lake State Park, the Booker T. Washington National Monument, Smith Mountain Lake …
Smith Mountain Lake Reviews
It’s fun to find that the place you have chosen to make your home, (or even live close to), is the object of admiration by visitors. I recently found some reviews of Smith Mountain Lake on a Yahoo site and …
Public Schools Near Smith Mountain Lake
I have heard several people in the area ask whether there were schools for every age group near Smith Mountain Lake. Not having school-age kids myself I went on a hunt to see what was available. I found that there …
Quilting Guilds
Whenever I see a hand-stitched quilt, it reminds me of my beloved Grandmother. But quilting is not a dying art, nor is it necessary for the older folks alone. Many are the young eyes taken in by their parent’s or …