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 ...

Summer at Smith Mountain Lake is a time when visitors enjoy water activities, lakeside bars, and local wildlife. Take it slow ...

Pollinator gardens promote conservation through biodiversity, avoiding overmanagement and pesticides, emphasizing habitat, ...

Meet Wicket, the 13-year-old fearless and playful Yorkie, winner of the Top Dog of Smith Mountain Lake contest, beloved by ...

Now that spring is upon us, it’s time for those “yard birds” to start enthusiastically laying. I’m speaking of the ...

Whether it’s your first or fifth visit to Smith Mountain Lake, you might find yourself wondering, “Should we buy a house here?” Whether you're considering a real estate investment or a full-time move, ...

Westlake Cinema, Hardy: The Smith Mountain Lake Center in association with The Willard Companies presents The Lake Players in Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical. May 2, 8 p.m. Harvester Performance Center, ...

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There are certain hallmarks of a great Mexican restaurant: bottomless chips and salsa we try not to overindulge in so there’s room for the entrée, a refreshing margarita to toast the end of a long day ...

For more than 60 years, the heartbeat of Penhook could be found at Blair’s Country Store, a 110-year-old dwelling-turned-community-hub where neighbors popped in for dry goods, hardware, candies, and ...

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 ...