How to Tow and Wake Safely and Responsibly on Smith Mountain Lake
Towed water sports such as tubing, skiing, wakeboarding and wake surfing are among the most popular things to do at Smith Mountain Lake. Here are eight tips from the Smith…
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17 Expert Tips for Boating at Night on Smith Mountain Lake
Boating at night on Smith Mountain Lake definitely poses some extra challenges for skippers. And that goes for newbies, as well as those with decades of boating experience. Whether you’re…
15 Smith Mountain Lake Restaurants to Try by Boat [2023]
Exploring Smith Mountain Lake restaurants by boat is one of the absolute best parts about living at and visiting SML! However, deciding where to dock and dine at Smith Mountain…
Living at Smith Mountain Lake: An Insider’s Guide
It’s easy to understand why living at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, is appealing from Memorial Day to Labor Day — or as what locals refer to as “in season.” The…
10 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Smith Mountain Lake
While some consider Labor Day weekend the unofficial end of summer, we choose to look at it as the unofficial start of the fabulous season that is fall at Smith…
Dive Into the New Smith Mountain Lake Insiders’ Guide
Hello, and welcome to the new and improved Smith Mountain Lake Insiders’ Guide at Smith-Mountain-Lake.com! I’m Andie Gibson, a writer, editor and content marketer who’s covered Smith Mountain Lake for…
10 Insider Tips for Smith Mountain Lake Boating
Boating at Smith Mountain Lake is the most popular of the many, many recreational activities available here at our amazing retreat in the Virginia mountains. As a long-time SML resident,…