Top Story Bird-themed celebration this month at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Staff Report Jul 3, 2026 Jul 3, 2026 0 Smith Mountain Lake State Park as seen from above. Courtesy, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Staff Report Smith Mountain Lake State Park is turning 43 years old, and it will hold a bird-themed event next weekend to celebrate.kAmw2AAJ q:C5\52J }2EFC6 tIA@ 76DE:G:E:6D H:== DA@E=:89E E96 3:C5=:76 2E E96 DE2E6 A2C<] %2<6 8F:565 3:C5 H2=<D E9C@F89@FE E96 A2C<[ D66 3:C5\?6EE:?8 56>@?DEC2E:@?D[ @C 4=:>3 23@2C5 E96 A2C<VD A@?E@@? 3@2E 7@C 2 3:C5\H2E49:?8 4CF:D6]k^AmkAm%96 46=63C2E:@? 4@?E:?F6D 2E E96 A2C<VD s:D4@G6CJ r6?E6C[ H96C6 2 3:C5\E96>65 ?2EFC6 6IA@ @776CD 92?5D\@? 24E:G:E:6D 7@C 2== 286D[ :?4=F5:?8ik^Am kF=mk=:m~H= A6==6E 5:DD64E:@?Dk^=:mk=:mqF:=5\J@FC\@H? 3:C5 76656CDk^=:mk=:mq:C5 A9@E@8C2A9J :?D:89EDk^=:mk=:mpG:2? E2I:56C>J 6I9:3:EDk^=:mk=:mr2E49\2?5\C6=62D6 D@?83:C5 56>@?DEC2E:@?Dk^=:mk=:m{62C?\23@FE\5F4<D D6DD:@?Dk^=:mk=:m{:G6 3:C5D @7 AC6Jk^=:mk^F=m People are also reading… Appalachian Power again reducing water releases from SML amid drought Franklin County residents bash supervisors on data center discussions Governor visits Smith Mountain Lake to emphasize water conservation in drought Finding 'Project Flash:' How Franklin County residents learned the county was talking to a data center developer Mixed results in latest water quality testing at Smith Mountain Lake MLB power rankings: Red Sox win streak hits 13 as worst-to-first quest continues FIFA refereeing officer defends officials after Argentina-Egypt controversies Virginia Tech shrinks presidential search committee, citing competition for candidates Roanoke-area drought now in Va. emergency status, could lead to mandatory restrictions FOIA documents reveal months of talks on 'Project Flash' in Franklin County Tuggle’s Gap restaurant reopens at historic roadside landmark Manager at Roanoke kennel City Dogs charged with cruelty to animals Virginia's sexual and domestic violence agencies are struggling to meet demand Sidewalk extension approved in Rocky Mount After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies kAm%96 6G6?E :D $2EFC52J[ yF=J ``[ 7C@> `_ 2]>] E@ a A]>]k^AmkAm':D:E@CD 2C6 6?4@FC2865 E@ 2CC:G6 62C=J E@ 4=2:> 2 7C66 $>:E9 |@F?E2:? {2<6 $E2E6 !2C< 3:CE952J DE:4<6C[ H9:49 :D 2G2:=23=6 H9:=6 DFAA=:6D =2DE]k^Am kAm%96 6G6?E :D DA@?D@C65 3J E96 q=F6 #:586 u@@E9:==D 2?5 {2<6D r92AE6C @7 ':C8:?:2 |2DE6C }2EFC2=:DED 2?5 E96 uC:6?5D @7 $>:E9 |@F?E2:? {2<6 $E2E6 !2C<]k^AmkAm%9:D 6G6?E :D 7C66 E@ 2EE6?5[ 2=E9@F89 C68F=2C A2C<:?8 766D 2AA=J] %@ =62C? >@C6[ 42== dc_\ahf\e_ee @C 8@ E@ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]54C]G:C8:?:2]8@G^DE2E6\A2C<D^D>:E9\>@F?E2:?\=2<6Qm9EEADi^^HHH]54C]G:C8:?:2]8@G^DE2E6\A2C<D^D>:E9\>@F?E2:?\=2<6k^2m]k^Am 0 comments Get local news delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Appalachian Power again reducing water releases from SML amid drought Appalachian Power is taking unprecedented steps to maintain the water level of Smith Mountain Lake as it continues to drop due to ongoing drou… Franklin County residents bash supervisors on data center discussions The possibility of a Crusoe-developed AI data center in Franklin County's Summit View Business Park has residents angry. Governor visits Smith Mountain Lake to emphasize water conservation in drought The Roanoke region and Southside are the hardest hit by the ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in visit to Smith Mountain Lake. Mixed results in latest water quality testing at Smith Mountain Lake The Smith Mountain Lake Association is reporting a few changes in the lake's clarity in its most recent water quality monitoring report, even … Roanoke-area drought now in Va. emergency status, could lead to mandatory restrictions A drought emergency declaration may be next if the situation continues, which would prompt mandatory restrictions of non-essential water use. Watch Now: Related Video Counties with the most gun deaths A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5 A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5 A1 Minute! July 16, 2026: Mix at Martin; Flying Squirrels Winter Festival; Rebuilding Monroe Ward A1 Minute! July 16, 2026: Mix at Martin; Flying Squirrels Winter Festival; Rebuilding Monroe Ward A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide
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