Virginia has two extinct volcanoes, Mole Hill and Trimble Knob. What are the odds of us Virginians dying in a pyroclastic flow? — Jim Ward, Alexandria Rest assured that Virginia's two best-known ...

Virginia is known for many things, from its beaches to its mountains, its farms and universities. But volcanoes? True enough, Virginia has a quirky if still unexplained history with volcanic activity, ...

Unlike Trimble Knob, there are no spectacular views at the summit. A dense canopy of trees makes it difficult to even tell you’ve reached the top, some 1,900 feet above sea level. Butterflies dance ...