The Judd's Music in the Park proudly presents SML Boomer Band in a special Mother's Day Weekend concert at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Beach Pavilion.

Give Mom a real treat this Mother's Day. Ride with a ranger on our 30-foot pontoon boat and learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the state park. Keep a lookout for an abundance of wildlife which makes Smith Mountain Lake its home. Watch to see the ospreys that have returned to the lake from their winter home in the Caribbean.

Spoil Mom with a delightful cup of tea.

Bring Mom out for a Wildflower Walk to uncover some of Virginia's prettiest, yet often overlooked, treasures.

Hey, kids: turn off the television, put away the video games, and head over to the park for some real fun in the great outdoors. Come participate in exciting programs that connect kids with the outdoors.

Looking for a family friendly way to kick off your summer fun?

Challenge yourself to name various songbirds found around Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Join the interpretive ranger and see how many of our common birds you can identify.

Take some time to get out of the hot sun and join our park nature interpreter under the tent for some fun crafts.

Ever wonder what the fish are doing when they dive deep under water?

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Scurry on over to investigate the secret life of a bug.

What's a camping trip without a campfire?

Explore the life cycle of butterflies. Learn what is special about the monarch butterfly. What do they like to eat?

Who made those footprints?

Take some time to get out of the hot sun and join our park nature interpreter under the tent for some fun crafts. Memorial Day is a time to give thanks to all the brave men and women who fought to give us our freedom.

Look for the park interpreter on the sidewalk between the pavilion and sand at the swimming beach to have some fun making bubbles.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

Fly on over and learn how to make a bird feeder from natural materials which you can keep.

Hop on over to learn about this ancient insect eater, and discover how you can help preserve its habitat.

Migrate to the Discovery Center to learn about the fascinating "Fish Hawk".

Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Stop by and investigate the variety of flora and fauna found around Smith Mountain Lake.

National Trails Day is a great opportunity to meet new people in your area and share a fun experience on a local trail.

Ride with a park guide as we experience Smith Mountain Lake from a boat.

Ride with a park guide as we experience Smith Mountain Lake from a boat.

Head on over to the park to learn about Ranger Parker Red Fox, the Virginia State Parks mascot.

Bring the whole family for foot-stomping' music with "The Friday Nite Band". The band will be accompanied by the "Old Dominion Cloggers" dance group, comprised of young and old from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

As the summer heats up, get ready for some "foot-stomping" fun with an evening of bluegrass music.

Are you looking for a great activity for the kids that is both fun and educational?

The park has over 12 miles of beautiful hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to moderate.

Biking is a wonderful activity to do here in the park.

Smith Mountain Lake is the perfect location for fishing.

Discover the secrets of the park through geocaching.