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 ...

Laker Magazine this year is celebrating several businesses that have served the Smith Mountain Lake community since its very early years. Part 1 (in July/August issue, available online at ...

Stacker presents the worst comedy films of all time, based on data from IMDb and Metacritic. Each film needed at least 2,500 votes on IMDb to qualify.

Smith Mountain Lake locals know what to expect during breakfast at Old Oak Cafe — hearty portions, affordable prices, and a warm-welcoming atmosphere. Dining here feels like pulling up a chair at the ...

Let’s face it: gifting can be stressful. On the giving end, it’s the process of finding something that not only shows you care but that the recipient will enjoy. On the receiving end, it’s crossing ...

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Smith Mountain Lake is producing world class wakeboarders. Joy Manning just won her ninth world title in the sport during the WWA Wakeboard National Championships in Winter Haven, Florida earlier this ...

Whether you're a longtime resident or a weekend visitor, pet owners at Smith Mountain Lake will find a variety of local resources to keep their furry companions happy and healthy. This handy guide ...

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 ...

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Smith Mountain Lake's premier realty company, markets property throughout the area, as well as the lake's only country club communities, The Waterfront, The Water's ...