Even though Smith Mountain Lake State Park is situated on one of Virginia’s larger bodies of water, there is much to do there (and nearby) for those who are not water enthusiasts as well. In addition to a full range …
Fisherman’s Guide Part 1
As with any population in a lake area, such as Smith Mountain Lake, you will find many fisherfolk among them. If you are new to Smith Mountain Lake, or if you would just like to try a different approach to …
Breakfast on the Lake
Everyone’s daily food menu grows stale from time to time and they need some creative ideas for tasty new meals. If you are feeling adventurous or need a bit of variety added to your regular diet, try some of these …
The Right Location on the Lake For Your Home Part 2
Here is the continuation of the checklist for how to pick the right location when buying a new home at Smith Mountain Lake, courtesy of Kenyon Blunt, a lake home specialist. After you’ve gone through this inward questioning, it’s time …
Equinology: All Things To Do With Horses
Not many things are more beautiful than the sight of horses running through a meadow or frolicking in a field. For those who would like to do more than just enjoy the sight of them, some classes can be taken …
The Right Location on the Lake for Your Home Part 1
Once again author Kenyon Blunt gives us some invaluable input on Smith Mountain Lake living. We often don’t think about some of the details that may affect our lives drastically once we have the lake home we have been looking …
Carlisle at the Lake
Would the ladies of Smith Mountain Lake like to visit a designer clothing store without having to go to New York or Europe? Check out Carlisle at the Lake. They are a New York company that specializes in a luxurious …
Berry Interesting Recipes
One of the first fruits of the season to come ripe is a favorite berry of children far and wide: the strawberry. It won’t be long till we can go to local farms around Smith Mountain Lake, or our backyard …
Choosing the Best Lawn Grass
For many of us, the grass that grows in our yards at Smith Mountain Lake is a simple matter of taking care of what’s already there. Others know that many choices could be made as to what sort of grass …
A Fishy Story
Did you hear the story of the 12-year-old girl who caught something special while she and her family were fishing at Smith Mountain Lake? Here’s the story courtesy of the Smith Mountain Eagle. Vinton resident Kayla Moore caught something unexpected …