Does the world of wine ever intimidate you? Many would say that it can feel extremely vast and overwhelming, making it ...

While winter at Smith Mountain Lake is known as the off-season, this time of year is anything but dull. Although the crisp ...

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 ...

What do monster trucks, rodeos, and hot air balloons have in common with wine? They’re all part of the creative lineup dreamed up by Tyler and Ashley Wind, the husband-and-wife team behind Wind ...

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 ...

The little yellow house that sits along the edge of the lake overlooking Smith Mountain, where both the Blackwater and Roanoke rivers converge, is a relic of a bygone era. Today’s shoreline management ...

Emma Coleman 540-981-3198 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Updated Sep 7, 2023 A new statewide, searchable cold case database sparked a new lead in a 19-year-old murder investigation late last month. “I just ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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