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Parks and Recreation Tourism Management

Half Dome at Yosemite is bathed in warm sunset light, creating a striking orange glow on the granite. Foreground features tall evergreen trees.

Oct 13, 2025

What a Government Shutdown Means for National Parks

A government shutdown can limit park access and staff, threatening resources and local economies — highlighting the need for reliable funding to keep parks open and protected.
Sculptures of wolves howling beneath vibrant autumn trees with orange leaves.

Sep 26, 2025

Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service

NC State recently recognized several College of Natural Resources alumni and supporters who’ve made meaningful impacts through their careers and support for the Wolfpack.

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.

Sep 5, 2025

Women in Sport Spring Series Exposes Students to Long List of Career Opportunities

North Carolina State University is making significant strides in its goal of becoming a hub for young adults interested in pursuing careers in women’s sports — particularly through the College of Natural Resources.

Aug 18, 2025

Summer Internship Spotlight: Muhammad Ikbal Putera, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Putera, a second-year Ph.D. candidate studying parks, recreation and tourism management, recently completed a two-month placement in the Interpretation and Education Division at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

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.

Jul 25, 2025

Ellison Lambert Advances Career Through Online Master’s Degree Program

Lambert recently graduated with an online master’s degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management from the College of Natural Resources.

Mar 14, 2025

Natural Resources Alumni Affected by Federal Layoffs Speak Out

Courtney Hotchkiss and Julianne Reas were among the thousands of federal employees to recently lose their jobs as a result of the government’s “workforce optimization initiative.”
Kathryn Stevenson holding a book while sitting at her desk - Natural Resources Professor Promotes Post-Disaster Resilience in Impacted Communities - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Mar 3, 2025

Natural Resources Professor Promotes Post-Disaster Resilience in Impacted Communities

Kathryn Stevenson is one of many researchers collaborating on a project aimed at supporting teachers in resilience-focused disaster response.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance sign - Trump's Mass Federal Layoff Raise Concerns About the Future of Public Lands - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

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.