Enjoy a romantic dinner and activities like ice skating, couples’ massages and dances.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve got a recipe for the ultimate romantic getaway. Pair the awe-inspiring natural scenery of West Virginia’s state parks with a delicious meal and relaxing couples activities to give your sweetheart a trip they’ll never forget. Here’s a few state parks we know you’ll fall in love with this Valentine’s Day!

Pipestem Resort State Park

If it’s romantic views you crave, Pipestem delivers the goods. The year-round McKeever Lodge sits on the rim of the beautiful Bluestone River Gorge and offers some of the best sunsets in the Mountain State. Everything you need during your getaway is here at the park. Amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness room and a full-service restaurant. If you want to enjoy the outdoors, Pipestem has nearly 40 miles of hiking trails and winter activities, like sledding and cross-country skiing (weather permitting).

Plan your trip for Feb. 8-10, during Pipestem’s Sweetheart Weekend, featuring couples activities and a dance. Or, come Feb. 9 for the Valentine’s buffet with delicious options like salmon with a lemon rosemary reduction, roasted brussel sprouts and red velvet cake.

Cacapon Resort State Park

This Eastern Panhandle retreat features a lodge with a full-service restaurant and cozy guest cabins. Hike more than 23 miles of trails and take in the scenic views of Cacapon Mountain or enjoy some Valentine-themed activities at the park.

For the ultimate romantic gesture, take the love of your life on a sweetheart’s getaway or upgrade your stay at Cacapon lodge with a dinner buffet or couples massage at Berkeley Springs State Park.

Chief Logan State Park

Chief Logan is the place to be if you and your honey are into four-wheeling adventures. The park is only a short drive from the Bearwallow trailhead — part of the 600-mile Hatfield McCoy Trail system that winds through the mountains of southern West Virginia. Chief Logan also offers more than 30 miles of hiking trails.

Make plans to attend the park’s Valentine Party on Feb. 9. Overnight accommodations include a modern lodge with full-service restaurant, indoor swimming pool, fitness room and hot tub.

North Bend State Park

This park is the ideal base for bike riders on the adjacent 72-mile North Bend Rail-Trail. Lodging includes guest cabins and a lodge with a full-service restaurant. The park also offers 26 miles of hiking trails, including the half-mile Giant Pine Trail that loops through towering white pines — perfect for a scenic winter hike.

Don’t miss North Bend’s Valentine’s Day dinner on Feb. 14. It’s going to be delicious! Overnight packages are available.

Hawks Nest State Park

With its awe-inspiring views of the New River Gorge, Hawks Nest is a perfect place to pop the question or celebrate romance with your sweetheart. The lodge includes a full-service restaurant, and some lodge rooms have private balconies overlooking the gorge. Enjoy a hike on eight miles of trails through the park or take a drive over to Babcock State Park, where you’ll find 30 more miles of trails winding through the woods above the iconic Glade Creek Grist Mill.

Enjoy a Valentine’s weekend retreat on Feb. 15-17 complete with dinner and entertainment. Guests reserving any room at full rate on Feb. 16 will receive a $30 dinner credit at the park’s Vista Restaurant.

Twin Falls Resort State Park

The two waterfalls that Twin Falls Resort is named after are best viewed in winter or spring when snow runoff increases the water flow. So, Valentine’s is a perfect time for a stroll along the mile-long Falls Trail loop. Known for the restored pioneer homestead that serves as the park’s crown jewel, Twin Falls features a lodge with a full-service restaurant, indoor swimming pool, hot tub and fitness center.

Visit the park on Feb. 16 and enjoy a Valentines weekend dance with appetizers and refreshments. Overnight and weekend packages are available.

Canaan Valley Resort State Park

The premier winter resort, Canaan Valley is known for winter sports like skiing, tubing and snowshoeing. Overnight accommodations include guest cabins and a modern lodge with a full-service restaurant, full-service spa, indoor swimming pool, hot tub and fitness room. The park also offers ice skating on an outdoor covered rink during the winter months. Up your romantic game with a short drive over to Blackwater Falls State Park, where the 57-foot falls are especially magnificent when covered in ice and snow. Canaan Valley’s Sweetheart Skate Date on Feb. 14 includes complimentary hot chocolate a couples photo with regular admission.

Stonewall Resort State Park

Just minutes off I-79, Stonewall Resort makes a convenient getaway for a romantic rendezvous. The modern, Adirondack-style lodge presents a picturesque setting on Stonewall Jackson Lake, while two types of guest cabins offer additional lodging. Resort amenities include two full-service restaurants and a lounge; swimming pool, hot tub and fitness center; and a full-service spa that features couples’ massages. Reserve your Valentine’s Celebration Package Feb. 14-16, which includes a deluxe dinner buffet.

Plan the perfect Valentine’s Day and reserve your romantic getaway today!

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