Life Outside

Rookie lake fisherman Steve Beyer was in the first cove east of Gills Creek Marina on the Blackwater side of Smith Mountain Lake for his catch.

The Rookie: Big Fish!

Read more about rookie Steve's experience with fishing on Smith Mountain Lake.
Ken Knott

Ah, the Choices

Pick an outdoor love and you’ll find a way to enjoy it to the limits you pick (or ignore) in Virginia’s mountains.

Departments

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.