Get creative and be inspired by the beautiful scenery of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Use small natural items and create your own personal artwork to record your memories of the park on paper. Our interpretive ranger will be there to help guide you. Explore with ink, colored pencils, or watercolors, and enjoy the sounds of the lake...

Every week there will be a wide range of categories to enjoy while also drinking your favorite beer or seltzer water!   

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. How large is the lake? What was here before the lake? Learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the park. We will make stops to take in the scenery and for photo opportunities. PFDs (life vests) will be provided...

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. How large is the lake? What was here before the lake? Learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the park. We will make stops to take in the scenery and for photo opportunities. PFDs (life vests) will be provided...

Beginning on May 6, the Bower Center for the Arts will host a dual exhibit in their galleries.  The Braaten Gallery will feature the works of Kaye Lipscomb in her exhibit titled "Inside/Out."  Lipscomb was awarded Best in Show in our National Juried Paper Arts Exhibition in 2022.  In the Terrace Gallery, they will have...

Enjoy live music, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.

Beginning on May 6, the Bower Center for the Arts will host a dual exhibit in their galleries.  The Braaten Gallery will feature the works of Kaye Lipscomb in her exhibit titled "Inside/Out."  Lipscomb was awarded Best in Show in our National Juried Paper Arts Exhibition in 2022.  In the Terrace Gallery, they will have...

Come to Portside Grill & Bar right on Smith Mountain Lake, for great food and live music! Click here to see who is playing!