Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Apr 27, 2022

Erin Seekamp Receives Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award

Erin Seekamp is the first woman in the College of Natural Resources to receive the Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award.

Apr 20, 2022

How Parks and Green Spaces Can Improve Your Health

NC State associate professors Lincoln Larson and Aaron Hipp discuss the role of parks and green spaces in promoting physical and mental well-being.

Apr 15, 2022

Some See Antarctica as ‘Last Chance’ Destination; for Others, It’s a Backdrop

Travel to nature-based destinations to socialize is a growing trend in tourism, and it was a significant pre-pandemic motivator for travel to Antarctica.

Apr 14, 2022

The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Research and Tourism, Even in Antarctica

NC State researcher Yu-Fai Leung discusses the pandemic's impact on his work studying how tourists can impact penguins in Antarctica.

Apr 6, 2022

Gaps Found in Research on ‘Climate Gentrification’

Climate change, and policies related to it, are displacing vulnerable communities. But there's a lack of long-term research on these issues.

Mar 24, 2022

Carol Love Recognized With NCRPA’s Hall of Fame Award

Love has been a steadfast leader in the field of parks and recreation for more than 25 years.

Mar 22, 2022

New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students

NC State alumnus Jake Worthington found his dream job not long after graduating from the College of Natural Resources in May 2020. Now his parents have established a scholarship to help other students pursue their dreams.

Mar 15, 2022

Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine Will Impact Russian Sports For Decades

Russian sports teams will face a decline in fan support, ticket sales, and access to international talent.

Feb 28, 2022

The Hidden Figures of America’s National Parks

Throughout history, Black conservationists and naturalists have made significant but often-overlooked contributions to national parks — from Sequoia National Park in California to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.

Feb 21, 2022

Historic Discrimination to Blame for Diversity Gap in US Parks, Expert Says

Many parks were defined, conceptualized and managed by powerful white elites who were racists and eugenicists.