A fun-filled year of celebration is underway to mark the 50th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake in 2016. From a special performance by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra to a 50-kilometer ultramarathon to a 60s-themed musical weekend, the lake will…
A lakeside dock is, first and foremost, a practical item, used for launching and tying up watercraft, and sometimes for the pursuit of that elusive catch. But why stop there? In recent years, docks have increasingly become places of leisure…
Living on Smith Mountain Lake is a reality for some, and a dream for many more. Who among us hasn’t fantasized about watching the seasons change and the sun set over the water from the comfort of our own deck?…
Sara and Mark Chadason went about building their dream home the way they live their lives: looking at it as one big adventure. The fact that it’s at Smith Mountain Lake is really a fluke. They thought they’d build at…
A large number of residents at the lake were once vacationers who decided to move here permanently. Its pleasant climate and central location to several high-quality healthcare facilities make it an ideal place to live. But make no mistake—most retirees…