SML Insiders

The Lake Scene: Summer 2025

SML Business Expo The 21st annual SML Business Expo took place April 8 at EastLake Community Church, drawing hundreds of…

At Smith Mountain Lake, we love our four-legged friends! Whether you’re grabbing a lakeside bite after a day on the…

Smith Mountain Lake offers a tasty lineup of food and beverage events year-round for those who love to sip, sample…

Inaugural Smith Mountain Lake Dining Guide Smith Mountain Lake restaurants offer a diverse culinary scene, featuring everything from classic Italian…

The weather is warming up, which means it’s time to get out and enjoy the vibrant spring events at Smith…

SML Insiders’ Guide Magazine Spring 2025 Our Spring 2025 issue highlights the best of Smith Mountain Lake in the vibrant…

March 7 is a day to celebrate: it marks Smith Mountain Lake’s birthday! It was on this day in 1966…

SML Turkey Trot More than 180 walkers and runners kicked off their Thanksgiving Day by taking part in the SML…

As the New Year rolls in, one of my go-to resolutions is always to travel more. Last summer, my husband…

SML Fall Chili and Craft Festival Thousands of people enjoyed sampling tasty chili, soaking up stunning fall foliage, perusing a…

While Christmas often takes center stage, many other special occasions throughout the year call for thoughtful gifts, and personalization is…