Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release
For release: January 25, 2005

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3380 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Tricia Sizemore, Parks and Recreation Section (304) 558-2764 parks@westvirginia.com

Sweetheart Weekends at West Virginia State Parks

  West Virginia state parks are providing romantic weekend getaways for Valentine's Day. Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a weekend of entertainment in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information or for reservations call 1-800-CALL WVA and ask for the individual park or visit our web site at www.wvstateparks.com .

February 11-13. North Bend State Park near Cairo, WV

Bring that special someone to North Bend State Park for a fun and relaxing getaway weekend. Craft time, morning hiking, evening entertainment, wine tasting, wonderful meals and a romantic sweetheart dance with live entertainment are just a taste of what this package has to offer. Package price of $312.87 per couple includes two nights of lodging, meals and all activities. All activities and all meals without lodging is $109.35 per person. Sweetheart dinner and dance alone is $119.50 per couple.

February 11-13. Pipestem Resort State Park , Pipestem , WV

Spend a weekend away with that special someone at Pipestem Resort State Park . Romantic music with coffee and dessert on Friday evening and dinner and dancing on Saturday night will be offered for this weekend package. All activities, lodging for two nights and Saturday evening dinner included in the package price of $275.12 for two people. Package without overnight accommodations is $78.70 per person.

February 11-13. Twin Falls Resort State Park , Mullens , WV

Venture into the picturesque scenery of Twin Falls State Park. This Valentine's Day package includes Friday social; Saturday dinner, blind auction and dance with refreshments and lodging. Package options include one night lodging per couple for $140 or two nights of lodging for $180 per couple. Other package options are available.

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