Ride with a park guide as you experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Experience an enjoyable ride on the lake and keep a lookout for waterfowl and other natural lake residents. Wildlife you might catch a glimpse of include deer, turtles, fish, osprey, ducks, great blue heron, or even a bald eagle....

Discover how materials break down and become soil! Dead plants and animals add to the soil and make it healthy and nutritious! Man-made materials are often slow to decompose and can hurt animals in the meantime. This is why packing out litter is so important! Come for a walk to learn about how healthy soil...

Come see this first ever judged photography exhibit at the Bower Center! People, animals, landscape or cityscape, action or still-life, documentary, humorous or sentimental, realistic or abstract ... It's all included in this awesome new exhibit! Gallery admission is free!

Come see this first ever judged photography exhibit at the Bower Center! People, animals, landscape or cityscape, action or still-life, documentary, humorous or sentimental, realistic or abstract ... It's all included in this awesome new exhibit! Gallery admission is free!

Come see this first ever judged photography exhibit at the Bower Center! People, animals, landscape or cityscape, action or still-life, documentary, humorous or sentimental, realistic or abstract ... It's all included in this awesome new exhibit! Gallery admission is free!

Live team trivia on Thursdays in the taproom! Free to play – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place take home Beale's gift certificates!    

Come enjoy this great farmers market every Friday and second Saturday of the month! You will find fresh produce, veggies, artisan crafts and several more Bedford grown products! Food trucks will also be on site!