16 May

Beat The Heat And Swim At Smith Mountain Lake

While visiting Virginia, you will have to also visit Smith Mountain Lake. You and your family will enjoy all that Smith Mountain Lake has to offer. You will find that you can partake in great fishing on the lake as well as swimming, jet skiing and other various water sports. You haven’t experienced great boating until you have spent a day boating on Smith Mountain Lake. You will also be able to see a great variety of water fowl. You can also enjoy picnicking, camping and even shopping. The scenery it just beautiful with the 500 miles Read the rest of this entry »

15 May

Bring The Whole Family Swimming At Smith Mountain Lake

There are two nice public beaches at Smith Mountain Lake made for the whole family to enjoy. Smith Mountain Lake State Park and Franklin County Community Park are across the lake from each other by boat. They have lifeguards and one has food concessions. The State Park also has some boat rentals. These beach areas are lovely treed parks with walking paths, ample parking, and picnic areas. The Community Park in Franklin County is known for its wildflowers. When you get tired of swimming, Read the rest of this entry »

12 May

Fun In The Sun At Smith Mountain Lake

What can you do to have fun in the sun at Smith Mountain Lake?

• Swimming
• Boating
• Jet skiing
• Water skiing
• Wake boarding
• Fishing
• Sightseeing by boat
• Take a paddle wheel boat tour

There is a large waterfront state park with a large beach. Across the lake from the state park, there is a community park with another beach. Most of the condominium complexes that have rental properties have their own private beaches and swimming pools. The Bedford County side of the lake allows short-term Read the rest of this entry »