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Join Dine Out to Lift Up SML Walk to End Poverty (2026)

SML Insiders is proud to be partnering with Lake Christian Ministries on two community-wide events that make a real difference…

When it comes to family activities at Smith Mountain Lake, boating is one of the best ways to enjoy a…

SML Insiders’ Guide Magazine Summer 2026 Our Summer 2026 issue highlights the best of events, activities and outdoor adventures in…

It’s hard to believe that with this issue, we’re kicking off year three of SML Insiders magazine. What began as…

Every spring, I make a point to hike the Jack-O-Lantern Branch Trail at Booker T. Washington National Monument, because I…

For a different kind of outdoor experience at Smith Mountain Lake, a visit to Booker T. Washington National Monument offers…

Opened in 2007, SML Community Park offers those who reside in or visit Franklin County easy access to the inviting…

The SML region is home to a variety of parks, from scenic green spaces to lesser-known local favorites. More SML-Area…

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

In 1990, the film “What About Bob?” brought a touch of Hollywood to Smith Mountain Lake, transforming its shoreline into…

Occupying 1,248 acres in Bedford County along the shores of one of Virginia’s premier water recreation destinations, Smith Mountain Lake…

Few experiences at Smith Mountain Lake rival being on the water after sunset. I’ve been boating here since 2003, and…