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Family Photo - The 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

May 5, 2021

The 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge

Could you spend 1,000 hours outside this year? Convinced that time spent in nature can have a profound impact on the body and the mind, Ginny Yurich created the 1,000 Hours…
Dog at the Park - Summer School 2021: Health, Wellness and the Pursuit of Happiness - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Apr 22, 2021

Summer School 2021: Health, Wellness and the Pursuit of Happiness

Summer classes give you an extra chance to complete courses and stay on track or get ahead in your degree program. For those wishing to graduate early, summer courses let…
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…

Apr 12, 2021

Five Questions with Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Long

Sheila Long earned a bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management in 2009 and an online master’s degree in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management in 2017 from the…
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…
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…