Ski Trip - Day 2

Woke up at 0800 - left by 0900. Decided to look around Maryland for Civil War stuff. Took I-270 to the west until reaching MD-109. Took back roads to Sugarloaf mountain and then drove to the top. Not in any particular hurry, so explored more back roads (including MD-95, MD-28). Eventually on US-15 - crossed Potomac and took some photos. Got off at MD-464 and drove to MD-17 - county roads until US-40 (ALT). Found my self in suburbs of Frederick. I've been using a three year old atlas - it listed several ski areas near there (I want to ski tomorrow). When I asked for directions to Braddock Heights ski area, though, I learned it has been closed for several years. Took US-40 back to I-270. Took it to MD-17 and then realized I had driven in a complete circle... Tried to back-track on more back roads (principally MD-67). Saw Appalacian Trail. Took US-340 and got off on more back roads. The atlas doesn't have enough county roads on it - and it led me to ANOTHER circle. Back on MD-67 - and on track. Stopped to see several monuments to Lee's campaigns (SEP 1862). Finally located the Antietam Battlefield (not my original destination) - just off MD-34. Toured Battlefield and enjoyed the movie at the visitor's center (1230). Back on road again at 1345 - I decided to stop wasting time and head out to the ski areas in the Shenandoah Mountains. Took MD-34 to WV-45, then US-11. Got on to I-81 in Martinsburg, WV. Bought groceries and film nearby. Drove back into Northern Virginia (stopped at visitor's center for ski information). Took I-81 to Mount Jackson - wanted to see Shenandoah Caverns, but too expensive and too late. Back on US-11 to New Market - got a hotel in town (1630). Explored mountains nearby on US-221 - looking for Mount Run Ski Area. Had dinner at New Market Cafe (1730). Back at motel and talked with proprietor - he recommended Mount Massanutten. Watched some TV and then went to bed.