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Powwow dance - American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Nov 21, 2022

American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History

“Indigenous people are still here!” This was the theme for the 2022 American Indian Heritage Celebration held at the North Carolina Museum of History on Saturday, November 19th. Kicking off…
Visitors paddling on the Coharie River in Sampson County, NC - Paddling with the Coharie Tribe: A People-First Tourism Experience - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Nov 17, 2022

Paddling with the Coharie Tribe: A People-First Tourism Experience

One part tourism research lab and one part business, People-First Tourism (P1tLab) is a social start-up created via professors at NC State. It is both a movement and a company…
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…
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.…
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…
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.