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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,…
Golden Moments: A Look Back at the 50th Anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake
When SML turned 50 in 2016, the milestone was more than an anniversary. It marked a moment of collective reflection,…
The Ultimate Smith Mountain Lake Spring Bucket List
60 Ways to Celebrate 60 Years of Smith Mountain Lake Spring has a way of reminding us why Smith Mountain…
Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days (2026)
Join the Effort to Keep Smith Mountain Lake Clean and Safe. Keeping Smith Mountain Lake clean, safe and beautiful is…
Insider Tips for Elevating Outdoor Living Spaces at SML
A practical guide to refreshing Smith Mountain Lake docks, decks and patios. At Smith Mountain Lake, spring is when outdoor…
How the Smith Mountain Dam Works: An Insider’s Guide
SML may be known for recreation and scenery, but its existence is rooted in hydro electric power generation. Most people…