A dedicated dog lover's perspective shifts after rescuing a frail kitten, transforming into a cat enthusiast with newfound ...

Boating on Smith Mountain Lake with your furry friend requires safety precautions like a life jacket, shade, hydration, and ...

What makes a good breakfast? Is it the fluffy scrambled eggs, a stack of hot pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, fresh-made bagels and assorted schmears, or the coffee creations we can’t help but ...

For many folks, autumn signals the start of sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and comfort foods. But for runners, this time of year means crisp air, scenic routes with colorful foliage, and preparation ...

While summer lends itself well to water skiing, tubing, and swimming, don’t begin prepping the boat for winter storage just yet. In fact, restock the tackle box, load up on bait, and warm up your ...

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Smith Mountain Lake has a seemingly endless amount of activities and entertainment opportunities for its many summer visitors and its growing number of full-time residents. Avenues for enjoyment may ...

The impact of wakes from watersports such as wakesurfing continues to be a heated topic at Smith Mountain Lake even as temperatures have cooled on the water this winter. It is an issue that is getting ...

In a move that is a setback to efforts develop a Smith Mountain Lake community center, North Carolina-based boat dealership and outdoors retailer Rock Outdoors will be adding a new location at Smith ...

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has denied an application for Smith Mountain Lake’s first no-wakesurfing zone. The unexpected decision comes just a month after the zone was recommended ...

The Discovery Shop at Smith Mountain Lake is inching toward $4 million in money raised for the American Cancer Society. The major milestone is expected to be hit sometime next month, just a few weeks ...

Stephen Kaplan used to make a living setting up sound systems like the one in the Rocky Mount Town Council chambers. These days, he’s dedicated to serving the homeless population in Franklin County.