SML Insiders Dining Guide (2026)
2026 Smith Mountain Lake Dining Guide Explore SML’s best restaurants, waterfront dining, and local favorites around the lake. Our guide…
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Smith Mountain Lake Restaurant News (2026)
From new openings to notable closures, a look at what’s shaping the local dining scene At Smith Mountain Lake, food…
From the Publishers: A Guide Worth Savoring
Co-publisher Andie Gibson and husband Chris (front) with buddies George and Jen Chaconas enjoy one of Portside Grill & Bar’s…
20 Best Cocktails at Smith Mountain Lake (2026)
Sweet, spicy or a little smoky, these 20 signature sips show off the flavor and fun of the lake’s top…
SML Songwriters Festival: An Insider’s Guide (2026)
The SML Songwriters Festival returns to Smith Mountain Lake June 12–14, bringing three days of live, original music to venues…
Smith Mountain Lake Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries Guide (2026)
From scenic vineyards and welcoming breweries to small-batch distilleries and other craft beverage spots, our region offers plenty to discover…
SML Landscape Spotlight: Shaped by the Shoreline
Through thoughtful Smith Mountain Lake landscaping, a challenging waterfront property was transformed into a welcoming, year-round outdoor retreat. At Smith…
From the Publishers: Roots and Renewal
Spring has a way of making us pause and take stock of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. This…
SML Home Spotlight: Cottage Comforts, Camp Soul
A thoughtful renovation transforms a 1970s Moneta cottage into a perfectly imperfect retreat inspired by summer camp and simple lake…
Smith Mountain Lake History: A Decade-by-Decade Timeline
For six decades, Smith Mountain Lake has been shaped by vision, engineering, community and a deep love of life on…
Spring 2026 SML Insiders Magazine – Volume 2 | Issue 4
SML Insiders’ Guide Magazine Spring 2026 From reflections on Smith Mountain Lake’s 60th anniversary to inspired home and garden ideas,…