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40 Years of Water Quality Monitoring at Smith Mountain Lake

How dedicated scientists, students and volunteers have worked together to keep SML clean, healthy and thriving. In 2026, Smith Mountain…

SML Insiders’ Guide Magazine Fall 2025 Our Fall 2025 issue celebrates the very best of Smith Mountain Lake in all…

If you’re anything like me, your calendar fills up quickly this time of year. With cooler temps, vibrant foliage and…

While some consider Labor Day weekend the unofficial end of summer, we choose to look at it as the unofficial…

Autumn at Smith Mountain Lake is here—bringing crisp air, stunning foliage, and an incredible lineup of can’t-miss events. This SML…

It was a simple comment at a Bedford County school board meeting that left a lasting impression: Many children return…

The SML Charity Home Tour is back for its 35th year, once again offering a rare opportunity to tour eight…

Stunning boats from the 1950s and ‘60s take the spotlight at this much-anticipated autumn event 2025 Details & Schedule Details…

Craig and Angela Wilson built their spacious and stylish SML vacation rental home with smart amenities tailored for unforgettable group…

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…