You’ve probably witnessed Smith Mountain Lake’s allure from the water, but there’s a whole other world of natural beauty ...

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 ...

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 was a destination long before many people thought of it as their home. Fishermen, recreational boaters, water skiers and campers converged decades ago on the newly created lake, a ...

With dramatic mountains dropping suddenly into water contrasting against hundreds of quiet coves, it’s hard to imagine a time when Smith Mountain Lake wasn’t a major movie star. Its beauty is vast, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Honorable mention: Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals, Booker T. Washington National Monument ...

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 ...