Wildlife Wednesday Cruise on the Virginia Dare

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Smith Mountain Lake State Park — 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA

All aboard the Virginia Dare for a fun-filled and informative lunch cruise. Join us one Wednesday of each month from June through October to enjoy a delicious lunch and tour down the lake to the dam. On the return trip enjoy a presentation from our park interpretive ranger about the wildlife that call Smith Mountain Lake home. We'll even cruise close to several Osprey platforms on the lake. There is a fee for this event. Cruises run from noon to 2 p.m. with boat boarding at 11:30 a.m. at the Virginia Dare Marina. Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina 3619 Airport Road Huddleston, VA. 24104 Call (540) 297-7100 for price, reservations, or further info. Website HERE . FAQ Rules and regulations Pet policy Dont move firewood Feature articles Public Safety and Law Enforcement