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SMLA Lake Days Provide Hands-On Learning for Students

Allison Kappler, K-12 Supervisor of Science and Computer Science for Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS) was looking for hands-on science…

Reel Connections for Kids (RCK) began in 2022 as a project of the Smith Mountain Striper Club, sparked by the…

The Smith Mountain Lake Center is one step closer to making a long-envisioned community hub a reality—and it all begins…

Join the Effort to Keep Smith Mountain Lake Clean and Safe. Keeping Smith Mountain Lake clean, safe and beautiful is…

Making a positive impact in the Smith Mountain Lake community through collective giving. Since its founding in 2016, the Smith…

March 7 is a day to celebrate: it marks Smith Mountain Lake’s birthday! It was on this day in 1966…

If you spend any time cruising around Smith Mountain Lake, you’ll notice a range of approaches to shoreline landscaping. Thinking…

Get ready to open your hearts (and your wallets!) for SML Gives, a dynamic fundraising event to benefit nonprofits throughout…

The Discovery Shop at Smith Mountain Lake has been a cherished part of the community for 20 years. It offers…

When you think of Smith Mountain Lake, its natural beauty and recreational opportunities likely come to mind. But have you…

My soul reaches its golden state of being each September through November. A delicious autumn breeze will send a thrill…

Since its founding in 2007, SML Good Neighbors has provided a vital lifeline for children in Franklin and Bedford counties…