From the Publishers: Packed with Possibilities
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If you’re anything like me, your calendar fills up quickly this time of year. With cooler temps, vibrant foliage and a community that knows how to celebrate the season, it seems like every weekend brings another can’t-miss event at Smith Mountain Lake.
And this issue of SML Insiders is your guide to experiencing them all.
From sipping award-winning vintages at the SML Wine Festival to stepping inside stunning homes on the SML Charity Home Tour, fall weekends here are anything but ordinary. These two events are among my favorites not just for the fun and scenery, but because they benefit numerous nonprofits doing important work in our community.
Looking for more to explore? We’ve included maps, guides, previews and insider tips to help you make the most of the season—whether that means cruising by boat to one of the lake’s 15 public islands, hiking scenic lake and mountain trails or discovering historical landmarks of regional and national significance.
Whatever’s on your list, I hope this issue inspires you to savor everything autumn at SML has to offer.
Happy adventuring!
Andie Gibson
CO-PUBLISHER & EDITOR
Andie has been covering Smith Mountain Lake since 2000 for a variety of publications, including the SML Visitor and Newcomer Guide, SML HOME Magazine, The Roanoker and Life Outside. As a partner in G&C Ventures, LLC, she oversees all content for our suite of websites, including Smith-Mountain-Lake.com and LakeLubbers.com.
