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Smith Mountain Lake’s water level has dropped five feet, exposing new shorelines and turning the water a reddish hue — a stark sign of drought’s grip on the region. Local businesses, like Virginia Dare Cruises, are adapting fast: raising docks, rerouting tours, and adjusting operations to stay afloat. While boater numbers dipped slightly, tourism overall remains steady, thanks to creative resilience. This episode shows how deeply connected nature and economy are — and how communities innovate to keep summer magic alive despite the dry spell.

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