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Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Wolf Statue - A Year in Review: Our Best Research Stories of 2020 - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 17, 2020

A Year in Review: Our Best Research Stories of 2020

Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, it's been a productive year for researchers at NC State's College of Natural Resources.

Sunset over tree-covered mountains - Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion -College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 14, 2020

Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion

People of color may be far less likely to engage in outdoor recreation, largely due to historic and modern-day discrimination, but they have played a significant role โ€” and still do โ€” in public parks systems.

Jonathan Rosales Hernandez - Graduation to Vocation: Enhancing Tourism in Latin America - - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 23, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Enhancing Tourism in Latin America

Jonathan Rosales Hernandez will pursue a master's degree in tourism so he can help struggling communities.

McKenzie Herlihy - Graduation to Vocation: Empowering Communities with Sustainable Tourism - - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 16, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Empowering Communities with Sustainable Tourism

An internship experience abroad inspired McKenzie Herlihy to empower rural communities through sustainable tourism.

Overhead view of stadium

Nov 6, 2020

Sport and the Environment: What is the Connection?

Sport can negatively impact the environment, something teams and colleges across the country are working to remedy.

NC State football player - How to Become a Sports Agent - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Oct 28, 2020

How to Become a Sports Agent

Students interested in how to become a sports agent may find it to be a rewarding career, especially if they are interested in the business side of sports.

Aspen trees in the Colorado mountains.

Sep 25, 2020

Coloradoโ€™s Famous Aspens Expected to Decline Due to Climate Change

NC State researchers predict quaking aspen trees, known for their brilliant foliage in fall, will visibly decline along three scenic drives in Colorado.

family in silhouette - How Kids Are Inspiring Adults to Address Climate Change - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 3, 2020

How Kids Are Inspiring Adults to Address Climate Change

Children may help adults set aside ideological biases and unite in a collective response to climate change.

An image of the trans-alaskan oil pipeline that carries oil from the northern part of Alaska all the way to valdez. this shot is right near the arctic national wildlife refuge.

Aug 26, 2020

How Oil and Gas Drilling Could Disrupt the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A plan to open the refuge to drilling could negatively impact wildlife and tourist.

A woman swings a golf club on a green field, with an ocean view in the background - Tee Time: 5 Questions with Head Golf Professional Jessie Apt - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Aug 25, 2020

Tee Time: 5 Questions with Head Golf Professional Jessie Apt

Jessie Apt graduated from the College of Natural Resources in 2015 with degrees in professional golf management and parks, recreation and tourism management. Apt currently works as head golf professionalโ€ฆ