Go Hiking
Consider taking to the trail. Seminole State Forest, located close to Orlando, is laced with a network of trails and is a great singles activity. The forest is home to a wide variety of natural communities, from blackwater streams to flatwoods to bottomland forests, not to mention most of the fauna of central Florida (including the eastern indigo snake and the Florida black bear).
Seminole State Forest
Florida Division of Forestry
3125 Conner Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
850-488-4274
www.fl-dof.com
Join a Group
A number of singles groups exist in Orland, including groups that focus their activities around the outdoors. One such group, for example, is Outdoors and Active, which regularly hosts events for singles--like hiking expeditions, bike rides, kayak runs, zip line tours and lake walks. As of mid-2009, the group boasts 450 members. Groups like Outdoors and Active make it easy to meet and mix with other singles in Orlando--while getting your outdoor kicks.
Outdoors and Active, Inc.
PO Box 948131
Maitland FL 32794-8131
407-263-8300
www.singlesinorlando.com
Go Diving
Consider signing up for diving classes. It's a great way to meet people--and since dive classes typically entail at least half a dozen sessions, you really get to know your "classmates." Once you've become a certified SCUBA diver, you'll naturally want to dive with other certified divers--like the people you've just gotten to know from you class. There are plenty of great dive spots around Orlando, including several lakes and springs. Or take a short road trip to the ocean.
The Dive Station
3465 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
407-423-4734
www.divestation.com
Article Written By William Jackson
William Jackson has written, reported and edited professionally for more than 10 years. His work has been published in newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, high-level government reports, books and online. He holds a master's degree in humanities from Pennsylvania State University.
