Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Road, Bedford, VA 24104, Located in Huddleston, 540-297-6066, Situated on the north shore of Smith Mountain Lake, this park offers activities such as swimming, fishing and boating, and miles of hiking trails, as well as housekeeping cabins, primitive camping, picnicking, a visitor center, and interpretive programs.  

Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals 16410 Booker T. Washington Highway, Moneta, VA 24121, 540-721-1639, This full service marina is largest boat rental operation on Smith Mountain Lake and they offer rental boats, full service gas docks, a marina store, a pro shop, and parasailing opportunities.

Dale Wilson's Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service 4185 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Bedford, VA 24104, Located in Huddleston, 540-297-5650, Fish year round on Smith Mountain and Leesville Lakes with Captain Dale Wilson, the most experienced fishing guide on the lake providing over 30 years of fishing experience. He specializes in the use of artificial lures while casting for stripped bass, crappie, largemouth, and smallmouth bass. 

Spike's Prime Time Fishing 4067 Hales Ford Road, Moneta, VA 24121, 540-297-5611, Enjoy striper fishing and water recreation at its best in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwestern Virginia on Smith Mountain Lake with this U.S. Coast Guard licensed and fully insured fishing guide who offers two completely equipped 22 foot deck boats that accommodate parties of up to six each. Live bait and artificial lure techniques are used and all equipment is provided, along with pictures of the day's catch and your fish filleted and packaged.  

Ivy Hill Golf Club 1327 Ivy Hill Drive, Forest, VA 24551, 434-525-2680, A challenging 18 hole golf course with scenic views awaits you at this golf club whose llayout is considered one of the toughest in the area and places a premium on precision shot making while using every club in your bag.  

London Downs Golf Club 1400 New London Road, Bedford, VA 24551, 434-525-4653, "Central Virginia's Premiere Golf Course," this golf club has hosted two SBC Futures tour events and it plays host to numerous charity and corporate events throughout the year. Amenities include a large practice green, driving range, pro shop, snack bar, and outdoor pavilion for tournaments and outings. PGA and LPGA professionals are available for lessons by appointment.  more... 

Abbott Lake Trail Located at Abbott Lake, This one mile loop trail around Abbott Lake takes hikers through a woodland forest and open field, offering a close-up view of this picturesque lake.

Appalachian Trail Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway, A historic scenic trail which winds through Washington-Jefferson National Forest and across the Blue Ridge Mountains. Wildflowers and wildlife abound along trail, which can be accessed at a number of parkway mileposts, and the trail attracts hikers of all ages.

Fallingwater Cascades Trail Located on the National Recreation Trail, This loop trail takes hikers along cascades on Fallingwater Creek with its huge rock outcrops clothed in rhododendron and large hemlocks. This trail drops 260 feet below the Fallingwater Parking Area and hikers should be prepared to climb that elevation on their return.

Flap Top Trail Located on the National Recreation Trail, A continuation of the Fallingwater Cascades Trail, this trail rises to an elevation of 4,004 feet with many scattered rock outcrops. On this trail, hikers can experience the changing forest ecology as they climb or descend 1,600 feet from the Parkway trail heads.

Harkening Hill Loop Trail Begins Behind the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, This woodland trail is over three miles long and is steep and strenuous in places. The trail climbs to a ridge where several long distance views are possible, including a panorama of the Johnson Farm which can be reached from the trail.

Johnson Farm Trail North End of the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center, Approximately two miles long, this loop trail follows a section of the Harkening Hill Loop Trail and it encircles the historic Johnson Farm, which was started in 1852.

Sharp Top Trail Located Along the Blue Ridge Parkway, The most popular trail in the area, this one and a half mile trail originates at the campstore across the Parkway from the Visitor Center and it is a steep and strenuous route which should be attempted only by those in good health.

Terry's Guide Service 8810 Dickerson Mill Road, Moneta, VA 24121, 540-297-1523, Professional striper, largemouth and smallmouth guide service. Day and night charters are available.