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

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Smith Mountain Lake State Park has been named the second-best lake beach in the country! The 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards have named Smith Mountain ...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake State Park is in the running for a USA Today “10 Best Award” as one of the best lakeside beaches. Andy Bruns, executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake ...

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, in collaboration with the Wildlife Center of Virginia, will be releasing a Bald Eagle at ...

HUDDLESTON — Smith Mountain Lake State Park recently welcomed its newest park manager to oversee the operations of its 1,250 acres of popular campsites, cabins, boat access and beaches. James Wright ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Swimmers and visitors to Smith Mountain Lake have reason to celebrate as the water quality continues to exceed expectations. According to the Smith Mountain Lake ...

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center and the Wildlife Center of Virginia will be releasing a rehabilitated Bald Eagle after ...