SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — As temperatures rise, Smith Mountain Lake is proving to be a safe haven for swimmers this summer, thanks to the diligent efforts of local volunteers.

During the summer months, one of my favorite activities is to go hiking. Hiking provides a getaway from civilization, as well ...

At 13,971 feet, Mount Ouray towers over the lake, and its peak seems so close you could reach out and touch it. The lake is only 15 acres, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in scenery.

The name of the victim of an accidental drowning at Smith Mountain Lake on Tuesday has been released. James Lavender, 54, of Roanoke, was pulled from the water Tuesday afternoon, according to the ...

As temperatures rise, Smith Mountain Lake is proving to be a safe haven for swimmers this summer, thanks to the diligent efforts of local volunteers. Each year, a dedicated team of 50 volunteers ...