In Virginia, various locations offer wellness experiences, from de-stress retreats in the Blue Ridge Mountains to ocean ...

Discover grab-and-go dining options at Smith Mountain Lake, perfect for boat trips or dockside picnics. From brunch to sunset ...

Smith Mountain Lake restaurants welcome leashed dogs in designated outdoor areas with pet-friendly amenities like water bowls ...

The foundation for the dam that today holds back Smith Mountain Lake was laid more than 500 million years ago. In the late Pre-Cambrian era, long before the appearance of dinosaurs, fish, land plants ...

Smith Mountain Gap, as seen July 15, 1960, was an isolated place surrounded by farmland when it was chosen as the site of an innovative hydroelectric plant built by Appalachian Power Co. It wasn't ...

Emma Coleman 540-981-3198 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Updated Sep 7, 2023 A new statewide, searchable cold case database sparked a new lead in a 19-year-old murder investigation late last month. “I just ...

Smith Mountain Dam, spanning 816 feet from one bedrock-anchored end to the other, 245 feet tall and 30 feet thick at the base, looks large when you gaze down on it in aerial photos or from its visitor ...

Created with a mission to enrich life at Smith Mountain Lake while uplifting small business owners, Lakeside Local offers a dynamic mix of shopping, food, and community spirit. “We’re definitely not ...

As the community works to honor the men remembered through the Raising the Shade project, it’s worth pausing to learn about the individuals behind the names. Here’s a closer look at one of the ...

Scheduled to open in July, Coasters will feature many of the same hallmarks as Drifter’s: high-quality proteins, fresh seafood, generous portions, and bold flavors — perfect for guests arriving by ...

Summer at Smith Mountain Lake is a time when visitors enjoy water activities, lakeside bars, and local wildlife. Take it slow, show kindness, and savor the magic of the season.

It’s time to get to know the neighbors a bit better. No, not those neighbors — the wild creatures that swim the waters, run the shoreline and soar above Smith Mountain Lake. These co-habitants of ...