The highest peak in the spectacular Shenandoah Mountains grants visitors to this Virginia destination incredible 360-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Updated: Aug 12, 2024 / 08:50 AM EDT RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia has an incredible amount of lakes, springs, reservoirs and ponds — and quite a few of them can be found in Central Virginia.

Nicknamed the "Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains" and "Lake Tahoe of the East," the human-made Smith Mountain Lake boasts 500 miles of scenic shoreline and two dozen islands.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia has an incredible amount of lakes, springs, reservoirs and ponds — and quite a few of them can be found in Central Virginia. The Virginia Department of Wildlife ...