For the outdoorsy couple:

If you’re looking to stay active this weekend, try biking or hiking Umstead Park’s many miles of trails. Trails range from easy to moderate and are surrounded by protected flora and fauna. Campus Recreation rents out tents and gear, so those truly ambitious outdoorsmen and women can spend a night at one of its many campgrounds.

For those wanting to stay a little closer to campus, the beautiful Johnson Lake is located a few miles away on Avent Ferry Rd. and is open from dawn until dusk. Rent a paddle boat for a half hour ($8) and row out onto 150+ acres of pristine lake. Dress warmly and pack a small snack for a Valentine’s Day that’s straight out of a storybook.

For the classic couple:

Here’s a secret, guys: almost every girl wants flowers on Valentine’s Day. She may not say it outright, but you’re just expected to know. However, it seems a little ridiculous to spend $20 on a dozen roses that are just going to wilt by Wednesday. Instead, head over to Raleigh Orchids at 1938 Wake Forest Road or order over the phone. Orchids are beautiful, exotic, sophisticated flowers that will liven up any room for months and come back year after year. They may not be a classic Valentine’s Day flower, but they’ll bring happiness for a long time after the last Hallmark card has been pitched or tucked away.

Raleigh Orchids carries fresh, tropical orchids in every shape and size. Orchids come in white, pink, blush, purple, blue, red, yellow and orange and patterns include stripes, spots and solids, just to name a few. They also have special, Valentine’s themed orchids. If you really want to make sure she likes the one you give her, let her pick it out.

Prices range from $8 for a smaller orchid to $25, depending on pot size. The beautiful flowers will come back year after year and for a low price, Raleigh Orchids can board your plant until it blooms again.

The store is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but if you call 919-413-1313 after closing Saturday, the owner will gladly assist you.

For the couple who just started dating:

There are plenty of activities going on around campus for those who are still trying to figure out whether or not they’re compatible. A round at Western Lanes on Hillsborough Street is less than $10 a person. Their snack bar has re-opened after renovations, though the owners kept that familiar 1950’s style décor intact. Those with rusty math skills will want to brush up before going out, because you’ll have to keep track of your own score. Remember, putting the gutters up is not a sign of defeat. It’s called “knowing your strengths.”

Sports loving duos might enjoy the women’s basketball team’s annual Hoops for Hope game this Sunday at Reynolds Coliseum. Everyone around you will be decked out in pink, but for a cause more complicated than Feb. 14. The event honors Kay Yow and draws funds for breast cancer research, with a intense ACC match-up between State and Miami as the main event. If you’re worried about awkward conversation, thousands of screaming, chanting fans will help you out.

For the couple on a budget:

Low on cash? We understand completely. Make Sunday night a fun night in. Either dig through your DVD collection or rent an old favorite and party like it’s 1999. Grab some blankets, pillows and chairs and build a fort out of them just like we all did when we were kids, then enjoy a simple, romantic evening in your makeshift abode. Throw in some stovetop s’mores and you’ve got all the campside quaintness without the freezing temperatures and Port-a-Johns.

If you can’t get reservations at a nice restaurant or don’t feel like tipping 20 percent, dazzle your significant other with your cooking abilities for half the price. Check delish.com for a wide variety of interesting, idiot-proof recipes. Cute napkins or place mats will make it look like you tried, and even if the pasta doesn’t turn out like the Olive Garden’s, you made it.

If you’re not a whiz in the kitchen, the Bojangle’s on Western Boulevard is serving up heart-shaped BoBerry biscuits this weekend. If you’ve never had a BoBerry biscuit, you’re clearly not from around here. Chock full of blueberries, drizzled with vanilla frosting and less than a buck each, this cheap snack will show him or her you care.

For the scholarly couple:

If you’re willing to make the 30-minute drive to Chapel Hill, the Morehead Planetarium is offering a Valentine’s Day presentation of its long-running “Carolina Skies,” which allows spectators to observe star constellations as they appear each night above North Carolina. Learn how to identify stars and planets and learn the ancient myths surrounding them. This particular show focuses on the romantic legends of the night sky. The event goes on all weekend, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 7 and 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. for $7.25 per person, or less than you’d pay at the movie theater.