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.

Who is your Hero?

Do you recall watching the movie, Backdraft?  I watched it with my (career) firefighter-brother, Mike.  We both cried at the end as Mike was touched with the brotherhood among firefighters.  I became emotional because one of the firefighters died. I told him I could...

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French Toast Anyone?

French Toast Anyone? A storm is coming!  It may snow overnight!  Did you hear the weather report?  And if so, did you buy bread, milk and eggs?  What’s everyone going to make with these items? This trio is always on the winter storm shopping list. Are you perhaps...

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The Big Reveal- The Sculpture

If you follow the Bedford Landings blog, you have been seeing teasers about a new art piece to be added to the water feature area in the yard.  Thanksgiving day, our family gathered to reveal and dedicate the sculpture designed to be in memory of Karen’s daughter,...

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