Voting is open once per day until Monday, June 2, at 11:59 a.m. EDT. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 11, at noon EDT. Supporters can vote for Smith Mountain Lake by visiting this ...

Lake Tahoe attracts masses of tourists to California, but Virginia has its own park and beach-packed marvel with all the ...

Park manager Brian Heft has been at the park for a large chunk of his adult life and has seen generations of families come through. He's proud to tell people that Smith Mountain Lake State Park ...

He’s planning to retire February 1. Smith Mountain Lake State Park was established in 1953. Located in Bedford County, it includes more than 1,200 acres of scenic terrain. Heft arrived here in 1992.

New Smith Mountain Lake State Park manager Chris Fritze talks about his role and the legacy of his predecessor Brian Heft, who retired in February after 32 years at the park.

HUDDLESTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Earth Day is coming up Monday and Smith Mountain Lake State Park celebrated a little early this year. The park celebrated Earth Day with informational activities, teaching ...

Music in the Park is sponsored by the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park and honors the late FSMLSP members Ray and Lorraine Judd. For more information, contact the park at 540-297-6066 or ...

The osprey nest at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park has come alive with activity. Three eggs hatched earlier this month, and park rangers are waiting for a fourth, which could come any day ...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET)--The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation met today discussing the update of their master plan for the Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The plan calls for ...