Curl up in front of a roaring fire while relaxing in one of these cozy cabins. You have a choice between choosing from a rustic, economy or a deluxe West Virginia cabin. Whatever your choice, you'll find that special getaway in the Mountain State.

Babcock State Park, Clifftop

The serene, yet rugged beauty of Babcock State Park, www.babcocksp.com, is marked by Glade Creek, a fast-flowing mountain trout stream, replete with waterfalls, in a canyon strewn with massive boulders. Located on this stream is the Glade Creek Grist Mill, one of the most popular sites for photographers. Babcock offers its guests 4,127 acres of serene, yet rugged beauty in addition to 28 cabins for rent ranging from deluxe, standard to economy, a variety sure to please everyone. Babcock features the Glade Creek Grist Mill, which is fully operational and provides freshly ground cornmeal and buckwheat flour, which guests may purchase. The park's recreational facilities include a swimming pool, paddle boating, row boating and canoeing, hiking trails, horseback riding and more.

Blackwater Falls State Park, Canaan Valley

Plunging from a height of five stories, the famous falls of the Blackwater River pose a spectacular sight for first-time visitors. Blackwater Falls State Park, www.blackwaterfalls.com, itself is dominated by the deep boulder-strewn gorge through which the river courses. Situated in a lovely wooded area are 26 deluxe year-round cabins. They are all made with handsome wood-paneled walls and stone fireplaces for year-round comfort. Each rental cabin has a bath with shower and is completely furnished. Blackwater is renown for its outdoor activities, which include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more, making it a year-round destination.

Cacapon Resort State Park, Berkeley Springs

The nearness of this resort to major urban areas in the northeastern United States, coupled with the formidable ridge of Cacapon Mountain dominates the view from nearly any point in this long, narrow preserve. Stretching from the Virginia border to within five miles of the Potomac River and West Virginia's northern border with Maryland is Cacapon Resort State Park, www.cacaponresort.com. In addition to an inn and lodge, Cacapon offers 13 modern cottages and 12 standard cabins. Just a short drive up the rugged Cacapon Mountain, guests may enjoy an outstanding view of the valley below and guests may hike, ride horseback, swim, play golf and more.

Canaan Valley Resort State Park, Davis

Nestled in a unique, mountain valley more than 3,200 feet above sea level, this four-seasonal state park is perfect for family vacations, reunions and sightseeing. Surrounding mountain peaks rise above 4,200 feet, offering spectacular, rugged scenery and a climate reminiscent of Canada. Canaan Valley Resort State Park, www.canaanresort.com, offers 23 secluded and private cabins and cottages nestled in peaceful forests. Affordable cabins range from two, three and four bedrooms. Outdoor activities abound, including skiing, ice skating, snow tubing and snow boarding, cross-country skiing, indoor and outdoor pools, hiking, golf, tennis, paintball arena, wall climbing and biking.

North Bend State Park, Cairo

Western West Virginia's major year-round park, North Bend, www.northbendsp.com is located in the broad valley of the North Fork of the Hughes River. Guests may choose between eight deluxe cabins located atop a secluded ridge in a white pine forest. Recreation facilities include hiking and biking on portions of the 72-mile North Bend Rail Trail, swimming, volleyball, tennis, fishing, nature/recreation programs and miniature golf. North Bend also features a playground and an interpretive trail designed especially for the blind and the physically challenged.

Oglebay Resort, Wheeling

With more than 1,650 acres of year-round recreational opportunities and excellent accommodations, Oglebay Resort, www.oglebay-resort.com has retained its picturesque, natural beauty and has indulged in the tradition and spirit that makes Oglebay unique. Oglebay has 49 cabins, each having a large living room, fully-equipped kitchen and either two, four or six bedrooms. While at the resort, you may golf on your choice of three, championship golf courses, stroll the winding pathway through the beautiful Bissonnette Gardens, shop, visit the zoo and planetarium, check out the indoor and outdoor pools, fish, horseback ride and play tennis, visit the petting zoo, watch glass being made and more.

Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem

From sweeping vistas in a remote setting to deluxe cottages, Pipestem Resort State Park www.pipestemresort.com has all the elements to make your visit memorable. A windswept plateau and scenic river gorge provides the setting for this park's array of recreational facilities. Pipestem offers 26 fully-equipped, deluxe cabins. For your enjoyment, recreational offerings include hiking, horseback riding, an indoor and outdoor pool, game courts, golf courses, nature center, outdoor amphitheater, aerial tram, trout-stocked lake, and paddle boat and canoe rentals.

Twin Falls Resort State Park, Mullens

Open year-round, this southern highlands resort offers 12 guest cottages. Twin Falls, www.twinfallsresort.com, has as its centerpiece an 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse and swimming pool complex. Other popular features of the park are their year-round-nature recreation programs, extensive picnic areas, playgrounds and hiking trails to scenic overlooks. A restored, 19^th century Pioneer Farm creates a living museum on the park.

Watoga State Park, Marlinton

West Virginia's largest state park, Watoga, www.watoga.com is a sprawling, verdant woodland located in the Appalachian highlands near the state's eastern border. The park's unusual name is derived from the Cherokee word, watauga, which means "the river of islands." The nature of the Greenbrier River, which forms several miles of the park's boundary, inspired this name. Watoga has 34 cabins, 10 modern and 24 standard. The Watoga's recreational facilities include a swimming pool, horseback riding, paddle and row boating, fishing, hiking and canoeing.

For more information on the Mountain State’s extensive variety of cozy vacation rental cabins, please call West Virginia Tourism's toll-free number 1-800-CALL WVA (1- 800-225-5982) or visit www.callwva.com.

	Days and days of outdoor fun

Four seasons just doesn't seem like enough when it comes to exploring the outdoors in West Virginia. Cool summers, temperate falls, flower-filled springs and snow-kissed winters offer stunning backdrops on which the most vigorous or relaxing outdoor adventures can be played out.

Known for challenging terrain and mountainous views, West Virginia was named the top mountain biking state in the country by the International Mountain Bike Association in 2004. For milder rides, enjoy pedaling along winding "Country Roads" or on one of the state's popular rail-trails.

From a small section of the famed Appalachian Trail to thousands of miles of trails in national and state parks and more, West Virginia is a special place to take a hike. Or, if walking along a stream casting for trout or in the woods watching wildlife are more your style, we offer both in abundance. Those who'd rather have two feet on either side of a horse, riding is a popular pursuit on countless trails and at some parks and campgrounds.

Winter snow melt fuels about 30,000 miles of rivers and streams and fills more than 125 lakes to the brim. While West Virginia is known for its world-class whitewater rivers, there are many waterways better suited for canoeing and floating trips taken at a more leisurely pace. And then there are the lakes, where boaters cruise the waters in everything from houseboats and pontoons to canoes, kayaks, personal watercraft and motorboats.