By LINDLEY ESTES FOR THE FREE LANCEâSTAR âAll the leaves are brown, and the sky is gray.â Are you California dreaming on this winterâs day? The pandemic has made escaping to warmer climes much harder, but there are plenty of adventures to be had within driving distance of Fredericksburg. So, embrace the cold and get ready to have a vacation from your quarantine routine. No time like snow time Just a couple of hours from Fredericksburg are two resorts with lots to do outside while well-distanced from others. Massanutten Resort, an hour and 45 minutes due west of the city, has skiing, snowboarding, tubing and ice skating. Every member of your family will have something to do, whether itâs taking on steep slopes, tubing at a slower pace or basking in the scenery on the rink.