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Black Salute - Think and Do: Black Salute Addresses Social Injustices - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Apr 15, 2021

Think and Do: Black Salute Addresses Social Injustices

Rashawn King has been a part of the the Recreation Resources Service team in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management since August 2019. As a Recreation Consultant, King…
Erin on a Rock - Faculty Feature: Meet Erin Seekamp - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Apr 15, 2021

Faculty Feature: Meet Erin Seekamp

Erin Seekamp is a Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Her current research interests include climate adaptation planning, community-based conservation and conservation behaviors. An Interview with…
NC State Basketball - Student Spotlight: Jonathan Bentley - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Apr 13, 2021

Student Spotlight: Jonathan Bentley

Jonathan Bentley watched through his camera lens as Raina Perez drained a basket with five seconds left in the 2021 ACC Tournament Championship game to clinch the title for the NC State Wolfpack women’s basketball…
Sheila Long - Five Questions with Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Long, College of Natural Resources, Sheila Long, feature - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Apr 12, 2021

Five Questions with Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Long

Long ’09 currently oversees parks and recreation planning and operations for the town of Zebulon in North Carolina. In this Q&A, she reflects on her position and how the College of Natural Resources helped to prepare her.
Teen Outside with Wild Flowers - Kids and Teens Can Build Mental Resilience by Increasing Time Outside - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Mar 11, 2021

Kids and Teens Can Build Mental Resilience By Increasing Time Outside

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a profound human health stressor associated with global change. While the direct effects of contracting COVID-19 can result in a range of physical health complications…
Oysters with Lemon and Cocktail Sauce - Improving and Promoting the North Carolina Oyster Trial - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Feb 3, 2021

Improving and Promoting the North Carolina Oyster Trail

Researchers at NC State are wondering how shellfish fit into our travel plans? So much so that they hope you’ll answer a new survey designed to improve the North Carolina Oyster…
Hikers with Cell Phones - Researchers Look at the Role Uncertainty Plays in Outdoor Recreation - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jan 21, 2021

Researchers Look at the Role Uncertainty Plays in Outdoor Recreation

The mountains are calling. Do you take your smartphone or leave it behind? With quick access to comprehensive hiking guides on our smartphones, we can remove much of the uncertainty…
Downtown Raleigh Skyline - The Triangle Ranks High in Best Places to Travel in 2021 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jan 13, 2021

The Triangle Ranks High in Best Places to Travel in 2021

North Carolina’s Triangle made the Top 50 List in Travel + Leisure magazine’s Best Places to Visit in 2021. Ranked 30th among destinations that include Big Sky, Montana and the…
Yu-Fai Leung on Antarctic Peninsula - PRTM Seminar Series: A Transformative Journey to the Antarctic Peninsula - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 16, 2020

PRTM Seminar Series: A Transformative Journey to the Antarctic Peninsula

National parks and other protected areas play a vital role in the conservation of wildlife and natural resources, while providing opportunities for people to enjoy the outdoors and connect with…
People First Tourism Team - Farmers in Western NC Featured in Films from NC State Extension - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 12, 2020

Farmers in Western NC Featured in Films from NC State Extension

The Fork to Farmer team at NC State Extension is proud to share two films that show the innovation and resiliency of farmers and local food vendors who pivoted quickly to…