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14 Can’t-Miss Historical Sites Near Smith Mountain Lake

From the retreat of a Founding Father, the birthplace of an African American trailblazer and an iconic war memorial, history…

An insider’s guide to Smith Mountain Lake’s public islands: Where to go, what to know and how to enjoy them…

Allison Kappler, K-12 Supervisor of Science and Computer Science for Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS) was looking for hands-on science…

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

Familiarizing yourself with Smith Mountain Lake marinas and public boat launches is essential, whether you’re setting off for a leisurely…

Smith Mountain Lake comes alive in the summer with exciting events, and SML Insiders is your ultimate resource for everything…

Whether you live at Smith Mountain Lake or vacation here, enjoying the water safely should always be top of mind.…

Up until a few years ago, the length and breadth of my boating experience consisted of canoeing, an occasional bowrider…

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

Reel Connections for Kids (RCK) began in 2022 as a project of the Smith Mountain Striper Club, sparked by the…

This time last year, our team was anxiously putting the finishing touches on the very first print issue of SML…