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 ...

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 ...

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.

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Our Smith Mountain Lake gift guide has ideas for everyone on your list. From gourmet treats for foodies to thoughtful presents for him, her, and even ...

Rock Outdoors recently announced plans to have its newest location at Smith Mountain Lake open by late summer of 2023. This will be the third location for the boat dealership, service and outdoor ...

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 ...

Anyone who’s dined at The Inn at Little Washington understands with surety that this place is unlike any other. As the only restaurant in Virginia — and one of just 14 in the U.S. — to earn three ...

A book by Radford University alumnus Ron Peterson Jr. details the case of Gina Renee Hall, who went missing in 1980 and whose remains have never been recovered. A local man, Stephen Epperly, was the ...