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… 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing Roanoke police investigating kennel, urge owners to remove dogs Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake Danny Rocco helping read the pulse of Virginia Tech football Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake 'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police Virginia’s new liquor law reshapes rules for Richmond bar-restaurants Miss Virginia's Teen winner, from Rocky Mount, proud to represent community After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time Norovirus spreads among Appalachian Trail hikers in Virginia Motorcyclist killed in wreck on I-81 in Botetourt County 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 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return next weekend even as low water levels have threatened to put a damper on the popular lake event. High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful. Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School "My ultimate goal, in the very beginning, is to just make this the community school that it is again," Amy Johnson said. Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels With Smith Mountain Lake currently more than five feet below normal, local businesses have spent much of the summer reassuring visitors. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Stuart discusses amendment on menhaden Sen. Stuart discusses amendment on menhaden
18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning.Â
Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is set to return next weekend even as low water levels have threatened to put a damper on the popular lake event.
High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful.
Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School "My ultimate goal, in the very beginning, is to just make this the community school that it is again," Amy Johnson said.
Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels With Smith Mountain Lake currently more than five feet below normal, local businesses have spent much of the summer reassuring visitors.
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