Dispatches from Smith Mountain Lake

Welcome to the Bedford Landings blog — our little corner of the internet where we share what’s happening on the lake, around Moneta, and inside the inn. You’ll find seasonal fishing reports, local travel guides, inn news, recipe shares, and the kind of insider knowledge that only comes from living and working on Smith Mountain Lake year-round.

 

Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’ve been coming to Bedford Landings for years, we hope these posts help you get more out of every trip to the lake. Bookmark us, share a post that speaks to you, and come back often — we publish regularly and the lake always has something new to say.

What You’ll Find Here:

  • Fishing Reports & Tips — What’s biting, where, and when on Smith Mountain Lake
  • Seasonal Guides — The best things to do at the lake in spring, summer, fall, and winter
  • Local Discoveries — Wineries, restaurants, trails, and hidden gems near Moneta
  • Inn News & Updates — Seasonal packages, room updates, and special offers
  • Guest Stories — Moments and memories shared by our wonderful guests

Use the categories and tags below to find exactly what you’re looking for, or browse through the latest posts to see what’s on our mind this season.

Being Doolittle!

James Harold Doolittle (December 14, 1896 – September 27, 1993) was an American military general  and aviation pioneer who received the Medal of Honor for his daring raids on Japan during World War II. He also made early coast-to-coast flights, won many flying races,...

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Aaaargh! Be a Pirate!

AAARGH! This coming weekend is Pirate’s weekend!  What does that mean?  Ships are decorated, water fights ensue, eye patches are appropriate and much laughter is heard around Smith Mountain Lake. Bedford Landings B & B contributes a treasure map of the lake....

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Summer is upon us!

The Summer is upon us!  People are coming out of the COVID woodwork to travel!  Smith Mountain Lake is a-buzz!  If you are wanting to visit and rent a boat, be sure to plan ahead with all reservations! Here in the B & B, we have been testing a few new recipes that...

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