Discover top pet resources at Smith Mountain Lake: vets, pet supplies, groomers, boarding, and training options. Everything ...

Incredible lake dog Tucker, a Boston terrier with a fearless spirit, unique fashion sense, and loving heart, is the winner of ...

Created with a mission to enrich life at Smith Mountain Lake while uplifting small business owners, Lakeside Local offers a dynamic mix of shopping, food, and community spirit. “We’re definitely not ...

For most of my life I’ve been Team Canine. Mom was no lover of cats, so my childhood home was a feline-free zone. When the neighbor’s cat, Tunafish, would saunter over to sun herself on our back patio ...

When it comes to brewing beer, Vater takes a classics-with-a-modern-twist approach. On the tap list you’ll see recognizable beers but brewed with unexpected combinations of hops or yeasts. There’s a ...

On weekdays, Joe’s is your go-to for savory pizzas and authentic Italian dishes, but Sunday mornings call for an earlier visit. For over 20 years, Joe’s has delighted diners with its breakfast buffet, ...

There’s always a reason to stop by Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House. “A lot of people meet there,” says Sara Gray, who owns the cafe with her husband, Kevin. “I see each generation having a different ...

If all that pavement doesn’t bode well for your hips and knees, check out the multiuse Lovely Valley Loop Trail. Opened in May 2024, this mostly wooded trail offers an excellent trail for running and ...

"Because the Antarctic ice sheet is so big, a one per cent misestimation in how fast it's melting could mean inches or feet of sea level rise that we're not accounting for," Allison Chartrand, lead ...

Unlike other fish, the carp enjoy handouts and wait at docks ready to feast on whatever is thrown their way. Wilson said the fish are not built to be good predators and can't catch anything active. In ...

Sonny, chihuahua/jack russell terrier mixSonny is a loving and fun pup. He always wants to be in a lap, but is ready to go for a walk anytime. He loves to meet new people, but is feisty when meeting ...

Rock Outdoors purchased the former Grand Home Furnishings building earlier this week with plans to covert it into its newest location sometime next summer. The sale is a major setback for SML Center ...