If there is one thing I love, it is finding fun ways to enjoy everything Smith Mountain Lake has to offer and the Virginia Dare is truly one of those special lake experiences!

Take to the Lake Aboard the Virginia Dare

There is just something magical about seeing SML from the water. The mountain views feel bigger, life slows down a little and even those of us who spend plenty of time around the lake can discover something new. Add in good food, cold drinks and a beautiful sunset, and honestly…what more could you ask for?

For more than three decades, the Virginia Dare has been a familiar and beloved sight on Smith Mountain Lake. This charming replica side-wheeler gives visitors and locals an easy, laid-back way to explore the lake. No boat ownersh...

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By Timothy Compton

My friend group consists of a handful of twenty-somethings who would be there for each other day and night. We laugh together, we pick on each other and even lend each other a few dollars from time to time. Every week, the four of us find ourselves sitting in a lop-sided circle under one of our carports. Usually in a mis-matched set of camping chairs on their last limb.

Last year during one of these sessions, I spoke up and said, "I think I'm going to become a Realtor." A short pause from the group.

"Do people still even buy houses?"

If you're one of the Roanoke Valley's 1,800 real estate licensees, this question may seem out of touch. If you were born between 1997-2006, commonly known as Generation-Z, this may seem like a valid question. Especially if 73% of your generation did not own a home.

Luckily for...

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