Smith Mountain Lake
Make a Splash | Exercise Enthusiasts Offer Advice for Using the Water
Anyone who exercises regularly expects to get wet during his or her workout—“sweat wet,” that is. But those looking to add novelty to their exercise routines (and who have access to a lake, pond or pool) can employ moves on…
Make-Ahead Appetizers | Advance Planning is Key to Enjoying Lakeside Entertaining
The doorbell rings. Guests are here! When entertaining at Smith Mountain Lake, few tend to tarry too long in the house. Friends and family move quickly outside to the decks and porches, yards and piers, where they can soak up…
Plant and Protect | Buffer Landscaping Adds Beauty and Helps Keep SML Clean
Responsible riparian stewardship has been gospel on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake for three decades or more—and the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) has been one of the bodies stationed prominently on the pulpit. In addition to collaborating with…
All the Light Moves | Outdoor Lighting Takes Your Property from Dark to Dazzling
Owning a lake home, whether a full-time residence or weekend retreat, is usually the culmination of years of thought, planning and saving. A beautiful lake house is a dream realized, so why enjoy your property only during the daylight hours?…