Josh Widmer
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State: Virginia
Park: Shenandoah River State Park
Age: 24
Bio: My name is Josh Widmer and I have lived in VA State Parks all my life. My father is a Park Manager and we currently live in Shenandoah River State Park. I am an avid outdoorsman enjoying hobbies like hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, off-roading, photography, and hiking. You won't find me inside very much no matter what the weather is outside. I also enjoy lifting and my favorite sport by far is basketball! I have worked seasonal park ranger positions at Sky Meadows State Park and Claytor lake State Park and have been a VA State Park volunteer for over 10 years. I went to Warren County High School and then graduated from Virginia Tech in 2009 receiving a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources Recreation and Conservation as well as a minor in Forestry. I am very close with my family and I recently got engaged to my high school sweetheart Amanda. I want to make a difference in the outdoor fields and share my passion for the outdoors with others which is one reason I wanted to participate in the park ambassador program.
I Am A State Park Ambassador Because: I decided to become a park ambassador because I am very familiar with the VA State Park systems and I also really enjoy photography. I always try to be outdoors as much as possible and love to do any kind of outdoor recreation.
Schools Attended: Warren County High School-Class of 2005; Virginia Tech-Class of 2009
First State Park: Grayson Highlands State Park
Favorite State Park: Grayson Highlands, Kiptopeke and Occoneechee
Park I Am Dying To Visit: Kiptopeke State Park in October for the fishing tournament!
I've Visited State Parks In: Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
Coolest Thing I've Seen In Parks: There are too many to name... Shenandoah River State Park: -Kayaking down the river and having a family of otters follow -seeing black bears (multiple times) up close and personal -having 2 consecutive snow storms in the same winter that were 25+ -watching the river flood in the spring or after a hurricane and seeing cows, very large sycamore trees and trailers floating down the river -going to the vernal pool in the spring seeing all the frogs, toads, spotted salamanders and jefferson salamanders (endangered) -catching/banding screech and saw-whet owls Kiptopeke State Park: -watching the sun set/rise behind the concrete barrier ships at the pier while flounder fishing Grayson Highlands State Park: -fly fishing for native brook trout on Cabin Creek -scenery on the trails in the park!!!
Interests: hiking, fishing, hunting, BASKETBALL, camping, trapping, photography, boating, off-roading
Music Played At My Campfire: a little bit of everything!
What Not To Miss In My State's Parks: great scenery
Who I Would Go On A Hike With If I Could: My fiance Amanda!
This Sums It All Up For Me: Treat others the way you would want to be treated. Have fun and enjoy the outdoors!