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Life by the Lake

May 29, 2014 By Kevin Ekmark

One of our favorite things to do is drive up to Southwest Virginia and enjoy the slower pace of life at Smith Mountain Lake. My wife and I visit SML each season, but you can’t beat the summertime here. Due to the nature of my work, I’m often tethered to my phone and my computer. This is one of the only places where I’m forced, at least for now, to be unreachable due to nearly zero mobile phone service. Whether I’m on the dock, or walking by a field near the lake, this is living life for me.

Where is your true getaway location?

Filed Under: Pressgram, Virginia

About Kevin Ekmark

Kevin Ekmark is an Atlanta native. After a 3 year adventure in Colorado, he now calls Raleigh, NC home. Kevin loves peanut butter, bourbon, travel, football season, and rare meat.

Comments

  1. Dianne Mills says

    May 30, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Thanks for coming to Smith Mountain Lake. It is beautiful and a great place to relax and enjoy time with family. Some people complain about the lack of cell service, but sometimes it is just nice to get away from it all. We hope you come back soon!

    • The Trot Line Staff says

      August 5, 2017 at 9:58 pm

      Hi Dianne, thanks for dropping a line with us. We love SML. We’re regulars with family property owners, so we will be back soon!

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