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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…
SML Wedding Profile: Jennifer & Travis

A breathtaking celebration at Parkway Marina that joined not only two lives, but two families forever connected by the gift…
Community Spotlight: SML Gives Inc.

New nonprofit builds on Smith Mountain Lake’s spirit of giving with new programs to end hunger. When neighbors face hunger,…
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…
Fall 2025 SML Insiders Magazine – Volume 2 | Issue 2

SML Insiders’ Guide Magazine Fall 2025 Our Fall 2025 issue celebrates the very best of Smith Mountain Lake in all…
From the Publishers: Packed with Possibilities

If you’re anything like me, your calendar fills up quickly this time of year. With cooler temps, vibrant foliage and…
12 Reasons Fall is the Best Time to Visit Smith Mountain Lake

While some consider Labor Day weekend the unofficial end of summer, we choose to look at it as the unofficial…
Community Spotlight: Food for Kids

It was a simple comment at a Bedford County school board meeting that left a lasting impression: Many children return…
Smith Mountain Lake Antique and Classic Boat Show: Insider’s Guide (2025)

Stunning boats from the 1950s and ‘60s take the spotlight at this much-anticipated autumn event 2025 Details & Schedule Details…
Suite Retreat: Smith Mountain Lake Luxury Vacation Rental

Craig and Angela Wilson built their spacious and stylish SML vacation rental home with smart amenities tailored for unforgettable group…
14 Can’t-Miss Historical Sites Near Smith Mountain Lake (2026)

From the retreat of a Founding Father, the birthplace of an African American trailblazer and an iconic war memorial, history…
15 Smith Mountain Lake Islands You Should Explore (2026)

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