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Tucked inside Gifts Ahoy at Bridgewater Plaza is the most delightful little mouthwatering fudge counter! Over the years they have built a...

I've been surprised to find that a large number of you have never visited our local state park! Sure, most know that it exists, but do...

Here's another hosting theme for you that is easy, fun, a crowd pleaser, and works well around several dietary restrictions. I think one...

Beth Hoyos and her family were able to take the coveted leap from part-timers to full-timers here at the lake a few years back thanks to...

Sara and Kevin Gray moved to Smith Mountain Lake in 2017, when Sara, a high school counselor, transferred into the local school district....

Have you ever been boating, picnicking, or maybe just hanging out in your backyard on a sunny day when all of a sudden, you hear a soft...

By: Peggy Crowley Clutz We had new internet installed yesterday and got to talking with the technician once he came inside. Nice guy -...

Have you been to a Dance Battle SML event this summer? These spectacularly fun evenings are the result of founder Lincoln Scott's...

The Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center (TPRAC) in Thaxton, VA is a wonderful area venue to consider whether you're looking for team...

Jessie Biros is the grower behind a small, local flower farm recently established in Moneta, VA. May through October, you'll find her...

You may have heard of SML Dawg House - the latest food boat to enter the waters of Smith Mountain Lake. I spoke with the...

The SML Striper Club was formed decades ago, originally as a source for information, tips, and techniques surrounding, as you might have...

June 2023 These well-known SML eating establishments are not only a family of restaurants, but also a family-run business. The dream...

This spring, Jonathan McCreary and Justin Bradley traveled to the first American Jet Sport Association (AJSA) race of the season,...

Elizabeth and Cricker Brooks are first generation growers and owners of Wild Hare Farm in Ferrum, VA. The pair originally met through...

I recently paid a visit to the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop on Scruggs Road - located in the same shopping center as Old Oak...

- ENTERTAINING - The lake entertaining season has officially shifted into high gear. Throughout the summer, I thought I'd share a few of...

Andrew and Sarah Hughes, owners of Parkway Detailing , offer marine and automobile detailing to the greater Smith Mountain Lake community....