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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.
It’s Pollen Season!
During pollen season in Virginia, you may hear sneezes, coughing, sniffing, and grouchy complaints about itchy watery eyes and yellow pollen. It makes one dread this beautiful season…but Ahhh–choo!
People are Funny
As innkeepers you can imagine that we have all sorts of great people visit and some who just don’t understand what a Bed & Breakfast is. When people refer to us as an Air B & B, we stop and assure them that we are a REAL B & B. In a real B & B, you...