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Map of North Carolina State Trails - North Carolina: The Great Trails State - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Nov 15, 2022

North Carolina: The Great Trails State

Trails and greenways provide numerous benefits to communities, not only recreational and environmental benefits, but also significant economic development, health, and transportation benefits. Hikers, paddlers, mountain bikers, equestrians and walkers…
PRTM Alums showing wolfpack pride (wolf ears) at NCRPA Fall 2022 Conference - NC Recreation & Parks Scholarships Awarded at NCRPA Annual Conference - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Oct 28, 2022

NC Recreation & Parks Scholarships Awarded at NCRPA Annual Conference

Professionals from throughout North Carolina gathered at the Greenville Convention Center in October 2022 to take advantage of networking opportunities, education sessions and panel discussions. Alums from NC State’s department of…
Jonathan Casper and Jason Bocarro with their awards - Department Awards and Honors 2021-2022 - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Oct 25, 2022

Department Awards and Honors 2021-2022

Faculty, staff, students and alumni from NC State’s department of parks, recreation and tourism management garnered significant recognition for their accomplishments over the past year. Here are a few highlights. Kathryn…
Beth Wilson ('72, '74) and Mary Bethel ('71) - NC Senior Games and PRTM Have Long History of Partnering for Success - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Oct 13, 2022

NC Senior Games and PRTM Have Long History of Partnering for Success

Ready. Set. Game On! An experience like no other, the North Carolina Senior Games (NCSG) is a statewide olympic program for adults 50 years of age and “better.” Not only…
Corey Johnson on a hike - Faculty Feature: Corey Johnson - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Oct 12, 2022

Faculty Feature: Meet Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson was named the Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor, the first funded distinguished professorship in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State’s College of Natural Resources.…
Curling USA Team Members on the Ice - USA Curling Partners with NC State to Conduct National Survey - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Sep 13, 2022

USA Curling Partners with NC State to Conduct National Survey

The sport of curling has experienced unprecedented growth over the past several years, and with this growth, it is important to understand who is partaking in the sport, how often…
Person holding a plant - A Tree Planter's Guide to Environmental Justice - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Aug 5, 2022

A Tree Planter’s Guide to Environmental Justice

In a recent paper, researchers from NC State described a series of environmental justice strategies to guide tree planting, greening or park planning efforts .
Wolf Statue on NC State Campus - Homepage - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Aug 5, 2022

New Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor Named

Corey Johnson comes to NC State from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where he is a professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. He teaches courses on inclusive social justice, recreation, gender and sexuality, qualitative research methods, and the philosophy of science.
Micaela Nardino in front of a Twiddy and Company property - Twiddy Intern Micaela Nardino is Promoting Outer Banks Tourism - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Aug 5, 2022

Twiddy Intern Micaela Nardino is Promoting Outer Banks Tourism

This article is part of the Not Your Average Summer series highlighting the internship experiences of both undergraduate and graduate students from the NC State College of Natural Resources. Micaela Nardino is a rising senior studying sustainable tourism and environmental sciences in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.

The NC State football team takes to the field - Expert: College Athletics Offer Platform for Promoting Sustainable Behavior - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management

Jun 27, 2022

Expert: College Athletics Offer Platform for Promoting Sustainable Behavior

Higher education institutions can use their athletic programs to promote sustainable behavior among fans, according to NC State expert Jonathan Casper.