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Cheers to 59 Years: SML Celebrates Full Pond Day (2025)

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

Cutting-edge materials and stylish upgrades are taking Smith Mountain Lake dock construction to a new level. With a surge of…

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

SML Turkey Trot More than 180 walkers and runners kicked off their Thanksgiving Day by taking part in the SML…

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

SML Fall Chili and Craft Festival Thousands of people enjoyed sampling tasty chili, soaking up stunning fall foliage, perusing a…

Read any article on longevity, and you’ll come across the role that connection plays in the length and quality of…

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…

While Christmas often takes center stage, many other special occasions throughout the year call for thoughtful gifts, and personalization is…

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…