At the far north end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, these areas are known as premier hawk migration observation points.
Counters often watch from the patio under the motel restaurant's overhang.
The peak is usually about September 11th through 30th. In 1986, over 34,000 birds of prey were counted. The Hawk Watch is co-sponsored by the Augusta, Rockingham and Monticello Bird Clubs. A typical pioneer farm of old is set up here, complete with the old buildings, fences and tools. It has a self-guiding trail and surrounding woodlands, adjacent fields and a small spring fed stream.