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6 Essential Smith Mountain Lake Winter Events (2025-26)

The holiday season at Smith Mountain Lake is here, bringing festive lights, cozy celebrations and a lineup of can’t-miss events…

A breathtaking celebration at Parkway Marina that joined not only two lives, but two families forever connected by the gift…

New nonprofit builds on Smith Mountain Lake’s spirit of giving with new programs to end hunger. When neighbors face hunger,…

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…

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

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…