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Tourism is Booming in Raleigh. Here’s Why

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Research

Sep 18, 2025

Mini-Pitches Create Healthier Communities by Offering Safe, Accessible Recreation Spaces

North Carolina State University researchers found that mini-pitches play a crucial role in increasing physical activity and community engagement among youth and families living in underserved communities.
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Jul 31, 2025

Global Trade Tensions Threaten North Carolina’s Craft Brewing Industry, Expert Says

Heightened tariffs on imported aluminum and steel could have significant consequences for the industry, including decreased sales and revenue.

Jul 29, 2025

FIFA World Cup: Can It Leave Behind a Positive and Lasting Human Rights Legacy?

The international soccer tournament has been linked to a range of human rights violations, including migrant worker exploitation, restrictions on freedom of expression, and much more.
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Jun 2, 2025

5 Tips to Stay Safe Outdoors in Extreme Heat

Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can pose serious health risks for people engaging in outdoor activities.
An empty airport terminal in the foreground, with an airplane taking off in the background - As International Travel to the US Declines, Expert Breaks Down Impacts - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 30, 2025

As International Travel to the US Declines, Expert Breaks Down Impacts

America's tourism industry could face significant financial losses if international visitation continues to decline, according to NC State Tourism Extension associate Ann Savage.
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Feb 27, 2025

Trump’s Mass Federal Layoffs Raise Concerns About the Future of Public Lands

America's national parks, forests and other public lands could be facing an existential crisis as the Trump administration continues to terminate thousands of federal employees.
Two individuals sit in chairs on the lawn of the Court of North Carolina - Digital Greenspaces Map Promotes Wellness - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 4, 2024

Digital Greenspaces Map Promotes Wellness

The NC State Greenspaces Map helps the NC State community use on-campus areas to relax, socialize, study, exercise and more.
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Oct 2, 2024

What Climate Change Means for Tourism

Tourism-dependent communities must take action to become more resilient to climate change if they want to maintain visitors, according to NC State professor Erin Seekamp.
The Eiffel Tower with the logo of the Olympic Games - 5 Reasons Why the Olympics Are Important - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Aug 1, 2024

5 Reasons Why the Olympics Are Important

From facilitating international cultural exchanges to promoting diversity and inclusion in sports, the Olympics are unlike any other sporting event in the world.

Mar 14, 2024

Tourism is Booming in Raleigh. Here’s Why

Raleigh is becoming one of North America's top destinations, according to one NC State professor.