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The romantic resorts in Pennsylvania 's Pocono Mountains are almost legendary, famous for their champagne-glass hot tubs and heart-shaped swimming pools.

Did you know The Pocono Mountains are located in a wooded wonderland? Yep, seven state

parks, nearly 72,000 acres of state forest and a 70,000-acre national recreation area provide river adventures, magnificent hiking trails and great fishing. So grab your guy and your sense of adventure—it's time to head outdoors!

Hot on the Trail

The Pocono Mountains are a biker's paradise. Explore the Switchback Trail, which was once a narrow-gauge railway and is now a National Historic Trail that runs along the rim of Mount Pisgah before dropping into the Mauch Chunk Creek Valley. Local outfitters Blue Mountain Sports will rent you a couple of bikes, supply maps and helmets and shuttle you back to your starting point at the end of the ride. The path runs along a lovely lake and into a hemlock forest. Eventually, you'll wind up in the town of Jim Thorpe , a well-preserved Victorian village that was built into the side of a mountain. It's the perfect spot for a post-ride lunch. For more information go to bikejimthorpe.com.

Another option: Hickory Run State Park, which offers miles of shaded paths and the amazing Boulder Field, a National Natural Landmark that's full of massive rocks left by the glaciers that covered this area thousands of years ago. You're guaranteed to have a romantic ride into the past. For more information visit dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks.

Have Boots, Will Travel

Pack your sturdiest hiking boots and get ready for some fabulous scenery. Romantic waterfalls are waiting to be discovered, even on easy trails, such as the Dingmans Falls Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area. Hardy hikers will be thrilled to discover that 25 miles of the Appalachian Trail run through this area, as do white-tailed deer, wild turkeys and black bears. Keep an eye out for the tiny hummingbirds that live here, as well as the blue-beaked herons that feed in the river. For more information visit nps.gov/dewa.

Giddyap Horseback

riding is a year-round activity in this part of the country, and a variety of stables in the area offer guided trail rides. The best times to go: autumn, when the blazing color of the fall leaves is glorious along the trails, and winter, when a ride through the silent, snow-covered countryside will become a memory you'll cherish. Check out Carson's Riding Stables, where you can sign up for a one-hour ride for beginners that includes plenty of instruction before you set off on the trail. For more information visit 800poconos.com.

Cannonball Run

In the middle of the summertime, there's nothing like swimming in a lake to make you feel like a kid again. Head to the sandy shores of man-made, mammoth Lake Wallenpaupack for some sunbathing. The largest of the area's lakes, Wallenpaupack offers 52 miles of uninterrupted shoreline and a public beach for relaxing, tanning and building sand castles. For more information call 570-226-9290.

Bladerunners

When winter arrives, the region's lakes turn into scenic ice-skating arenas, and you can snap pictures of each other doing figure eights against a background of whipped-cream snow. If the weather doesn't cooperate, set off for East Stroudsburg , where you can put on your in-line skates for a spin at the indoor Big Wheels Skating Rink. You'll certainly have a partner to hold hands with during the "couples' skate." If you're lucky, your date might even buy you a Coke.(For more information call 570-424-5499 or visit bigwheelskating.com.

Snow Bunnies

You want to try some snow sports but aren't ready to commit to a full day on the ski slopes? Snowmobiling is a great alternative. Rent a pair of vehicles from Pocono Snowmobile Rentals at the Mount Pocono Golf Course, then cruise over the fairways, with the wind in your hair and your adrenaline pumping. For more information call 570-646-1515.

Courtly Love

There are tennis courts galore in these parts, so you'll never have to wait to play. Stay at the all-inclusive, 164-room Paradise Stream resort, and you're sure to find other couples to join you in a match. For more information call 800-698-4691 or visit caesarspoconoresorts.com.

Up the River

Few sports top the rush of rafting a great river, and the Pocono Mountains present plenty of opportunities to go for it. Book a trip from March to October through Jim Thorpe River Adventures, and you can raft a sloshy eight-mile route between the steep walls of the Lehigh River Gorge. For more information call 800-424-7238 ot visit jtraft.com.

Not up for an adventure-filled afternoon? Consider paddling down the gentle waters of the Delaware River in a canoe. Skip the group tours and rent a pair of canoes from Kittatinny Canoes, then head off on your own to see foliage, wildflowers and wildlife at a leisurely pace, For more information call 800-356-2852 or visit kittatinny.com.

Get on the Love Boat

Stay at the all-inclusive, 189-room Pocono Palace Resort , and you won't have to leave the property to enjoy water sports. The hotel has a deep blue lake, and when it's warm outside, you can choose from the paddleboats, rowboats and sailboats waiting at the dock. Ever wanted to try waterskiing? They've got that, too! For more information go to caesarspoconoresorts.com.

For more information, call the Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau at 800-762-6667 or go to 800poconos.com.