Smith Mountain Lake Guide to Marinas and Public Boat Ramps [2025]
Familiarizing yourself with Smith Mountain Lake marinas and public boat launches is essential, whether you’re setting off for a leisurely…
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10 Essential Smith Mountain Lake Summer Events (2025)
Smith Mountain Lake comes alive in the summer with exciting events, and SML Insiders is your ultimate resource for everything…
Keeping SML Safe: Guide to Water Safety Organizations
Whether you live at Smith Mountain Lake or vacation here, enjoying the water safely should always be top of mind.…
Lake Reflections: Unexpected Boating Benefits
Up until a few years ago, the length and breadth of my boating experience consisted of canoeing, an occasional bowrider…
The Lake Scene: Summer 2025
SML Business Expo The 21st annual SML Business Expo took place April 8 at EastLake Community Church, drawing hundreds of…
Community Spotlight: Reel Connections for Kids
Reel Connections for Kids (RCK) began in 2022 as a project of the Smith Mountain Striper Club, sparked by the…
From the Publishers: A Year of Growth and Gratitude
This time last year, our team was anxiously putting the finishing touches on the very first print issue of SML…
How to Dock a Boat at Smith Mountain Lake: An Insider’s Guide
Many who visit or relocate to Smith Mountain Lake have little or no experience with boats. Yet the call to…
Pickleball at Smith Mountain Lake: An Insider’s Guide [2025]
As in much of the country—and the world—pickleball is booming at Smith Mountain Lake, providing residents and visitors of all…
100+ Free or Low Cost Things to Do at Smith Mountain Lake (2025)
The Smith Mountain Lake region offers a wealth of free and budget-friendly activities for residents and visitors of all ages.…
How to Use Smith Mountain Lake Channel Markers
Navigating Smith Mountain Lake isn’t just about operating the boat—it’s about understanding the lake’s comprehensive channel marker system. This thoughtfully…
Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks: An Insider’s Guide
Smith Mountain Lake always manages to delight residents and visitors with Independence Day weekend fireworks that are truly dazzling, especially…