Tag Boating

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…

Whether you live at Smith Mountain Lake or vacation here, enjoying the water safely should always be top of mind.…

Many who visit or relocate to Smith Mountain Lake have little or no experience with boats. Yet the call to…

In addition to nearly two dozen waterfront restaurants, Smith Mountain Lake is also home to three one-of-a-kind floating eateries. Whether…

A meticulously-restored 1929 26-foot Chris Craft Triple Cockpit runabout will grace the waters of Smith Mountain Lake on Sept. 14…

21 Lakefront Restaurants to Try by Boat At SML Insiders, we don’t just write about waterfront dining—we live it. We’ve…

How to Tow and Wake Responsibly on Smith Mountain Lake Towed water sports such as tubing, skiing, wakeboarding and wake…

Boating at night on Smith Mountain Lake definitely poses some extra challenges for skippers. And that goes for newbies, as…

If you’re looking for a fun, easy and inexpensive way to explore Smith Mountain Lake, we highly recommend a cruise…

Boating at Smith Mountain Lake is the most popular of the many, many recreational activities available here at our amazing…