Amy Dye

Smith Mountain Lake Schools: An Insider’s Guide (2026)

Your complete resource for finding educational opportunities around Smith Mountain Lake for every age and stage of life. Smith Mountain…

Schools, recreation and a strong sense of community are making year-round living at Smith Mountain Lake more appealing than ever.…

Spice up a fall afternoon with chili tastings, lakeside shopping, live music and friendly competition at Bridgewater Plaza. Competitive teams…

Building homes, hope and long-term stability for Franklin County families Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is laying the foundation…

Fresh, local and worth the stop, farmers markets at Smith Mountain Lake offer everything from just-picked produce and pasture-raised meats…

Celebrating 30 years of volunteer-driven impact, programs and stewardship The Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park marked a major…

Now in its 13th year, SML Pirate Days returns July 17-19 with a weekend full of live entertainment, pirate reenactors,…

A practical guide to refreshing Smith Mountain Lake docks, decks and patios. At Smith Mountain Lake, spring is when outdoor…