Air Bellows Overlook
Air Bellows Overlook, located at Parkway Milepost 236.9, is renowned as the "Crest of the Blue Ridge," offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding North Carolina and Virginia countryside. Visitors can admire notable mountains such as Peach Bottom Mountain, Mount Rogers, Doughton Mountain, Bald Knob, and Round Top, while also observing the region's agricultural landscape, including the cultivation of Christmas trees.
The overlook serves as a historical interpretive site, highlighting the agricultural heritage shaped by both Native American and European immigrant practices. An informational wayside on-site details the traditional farming techniques and crops, such as the "three sisters" of corn, beans, and squash, that continue to thrive in the area alongside newer crops like mushrooms, herbs, and wine grapes.
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