NEW YORK, January 25, 2001 - For many looking to light a romantic fires, stoke some glowing embers, or keep the home fires blazing, there is nothing more romantic than escaping the monotony of everyday routines and sharing sweet moments with a loved one in the company of Mother Nature. "It might just be what the doctor ordered to spark up your love life," says GORP.com contributing editor Doug Lansky. "For many, Nature itself is one of the world's best natural aphrodisiacs."

Enjoying the outdoors with that special someone can be as easy as taking a leisurely stroll together through a winter wonderland, along a scenic trail or even through a concrete jungle. Lansky's recipe for romance includes these simple steps to adding some spice to the mix:

	Plan to be outdoors. Try a winter walk down a local trail or your State's park — Check out for ideas. Fresh air increases more than just your appetite, so spend some time enjoying Mother Nature with your loved one.
	Add a moderate level of activity. The increased blood flow is not only heart-healthy, but gives the complexion a rosy glow and keeps you limber and flexible. Try snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing instead of downhill; it's much more romantic to be face-to-face through the woods than chasing each other down a mountain.
	Try an activity that is new for both of you. Research it together so you can both agree on and plan the outing. The new challenge will give you unique memories for the future and provide a great bonding opportunity.
	Look for something different. Avoid the tourist-trampled in your area and opt instead for some off-season seclusion. Sometimes a weekend away at an off-season resort can be the perfect antidote to a busy schedule. Head to the lesser-known areas and you may have the place to all to yourselves.
	Combine all of the above with a weekend trip, and you've got the makings of a hot romantic getaway. Sometimes just a new surrounding can do the trick. Try a long weekend away not too far from home for a happy Valentine's Day.

GORP.com is the largest and most trafficked Web site dedicated to outdoor recreation and adventure travel. With more than 200,000 pages of content, GORP offers a complete package of authoritative, award-winning content; a large, active community of outdoor enthusiasts; and a full-range of e-commerce offerings drawing nearly 20 million page views per month. Started in 1995, GORP offers a full-service active travel-booking feature with thousands of trips, accessible via the Web or telephone. GORP has been cited by Yahoo!, US News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many others, as the leader in this category and a"Best of the Web" site.

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