From the Landings

Stories, tips & lake life — dispatches from Moneta, Virginia.

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.

March 28, 2022 | Uncategorized

Cold Spring

We have planted grass seed and fertilized the lawn.  The forsythia and red bud have begun to bloom but I hear there may be a...

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February 28, 2022 | Uncategorized

Distractions and Innkeeping

I have never been diagnosed with ADD but I do have distractions that take me off task.  It sometimes feels like I am that little...

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November 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

Fall at Smith Mountain Lake

The leaves are turning, there is a slight breeze, the chickens are molting,  we have winterized the jet ski, the water has turned chilly, and...

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September 13, 2021 | Bed & Breakfast

There’s a new dog in town!

Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast is proud to present your new vacation therapy (dog) puppy!  Weighing in a 3.5 pounds, Doolittle will greet you with...

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August 21, 2021 | Airplanes

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...

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July 12, 2021 | Bed & Breakfast

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...

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June 16, 2021 | Bed & Breakfast

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...

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