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.

D-Day Memorial and Normandy

Off the shores of Normandy, France, on the morning of June 6, 1944 hundreds of thousands of soldiers joined by 5000 ships, thousands of tanks, airplanes, and trucks amassed to fight one of the most strategic battles in our lifetimes.  Among them were 44 soldiers,...

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Listening

Our Bed & Breakfast guests always seem to inspire us!  Through conversation, we learn a lot about them, but more importantly, we learn from them. When we welcome a guest, we will ask about their life, family and careers.  In turn they...

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Staycationing

Ever heard of a Staycation?stay·ca·tion  ˌstāˈkāSHn/  noun,informala vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions. If you just need an overnight- we are happy to host you.  For a little bit...

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