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Unread 10-22-2011, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Virginia Beach
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Canine Castle,
Don't give up. Keep looking and let's hope you find something in Virginia. Maybe not quite as isolated would be exactly what you're looking for - you just might not know it yet. Best of luck to you.

Added note: our weather sure beats the heat and drought in Texas. Especially the last couple of years. We actually have all four seasons here in Virginia.
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Unread 10-23-2011, 05:49 AM
 
Location: Louisa, VA
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ShadowBat, the dormant volcano is called Trimble Knob. It is located in the town of Monterey. If you visit Monterey, I think you can figure out where it is - it's kind of hard to miss. It is on the West side of Rt. 220 just south of Rt. 250. When I would walk to the top of the mountain my house was on, I could find volcanic rock.

I have been in Floyd and from what I have read, I have suspected that it and Highland are somewhat similar. But Floyd is much closer to retail stores and commercial centers. I've heard that Floyd is home to some Va. Tech professors and other staff. You do not have that in Highland.

In Highland, rt. 250 is the only road that goes east to west across the entire county.

It is a beautiful county. If you visit, go to the Confederate Breastworks on rt. 250 as you enter the county from Augusta County.

Last edited by TN Lily; 10-23-2011 at 05:53 AM.. Reason: Misspelling
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Unread 10-23-2011, 05:57 AM
 
Location: Louisa, VA
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This may be of interest to those interested in Trimble Knob.

http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/2004/1264/pdf/trip4.pdf
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Unread 10-23-2011, 12:12 PM
 
Location: Louisa, VA
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Today's (Oct. 23, 2011) issue of the Richmond Times-Dispatch has an article on page B4 titled, "Research interest is alive in Va.'s two dead volcanoes." The article is about Trimble Knob in Highland County and Mole Hill (near Harrisonburg).
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Unread 10-23-2011, 12:18 PM
 
Location: Louisa, VA
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This site has two photos.

Trimble Knob
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