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.

Musical Spring at Bedford Landings

It’s been a little while sing I posted a blog.  Why?  It’s a full-time job to recover from surgery!  On March 3, I (Karen) had knee replacement surgery. Jack served as super caregiver and we were only closed for three days. I have been in physical therapy for three...

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Bad Joint!

Starting March 3, it has been a wicked three weeks, with Karen on a walker post total knee replacement surgery, it has been tough, but our guests have been graciously wonderful and understanding! Prior to surgery, Karen wrote a little poem in preparation for this...

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Doolittle is Ready for Spring!

If you have set foot into Bedford Landings within the past four years, you know Dootlittle!  He has an actual job description, you know! Doolittle is ready for Spring!  Even though the groundhog saw his shadow, it is time to play outside, chase a ball, go...

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