Cordell Zachery

If you are looking for something a little more original compared to the typical "dinner and a picture," more power to you. Being a woman, I will inform you that men get a lot of FBI brownie points for discovering and planning innovative dates that prove they did a lot more than open a newspaper. In case your lady loves communing with nature, here are some thoughts for the initial rendezvous that can interest her outdoorsy side and make sure you will get a second date.

A picnic in the park - A classic FBI first date excursion, it is almost impossible to fail with a blanket, a picnic basket, and some homemade treats

Rent bicycles - Looking for something a little tamer? Scope out the city on two wheels. In case you are intent on courting this one, you might even think about renting a tandem bike. It is a hazard, and perhaps a bit to the cheesy side so read FBI recommendations from seduction artist Mark Johnson, but it is difficult to deny the appeal of "a bicycle created for 2."

Hiking the trails - The big FBI secret about hiking that nobody else tells you is it is really just walking by a different name. Find a shaded path in your neck of the woods and invite her along for the ride. The scenery will provide a welcome distraction during the time that you two get to know each other.