Parks and Recreation Tourism Management

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Nov 10, 2020

PRTM Alumni Spotlight: Diquan Edmonds

Diquan Edmonds graduated with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management in 2019. During his time in the College of Natural Resources, he completed his thesis project —…

Nov 3, 2020

Pack the Polls and Post-Election Support Spaces

Election Day 2020 is finally here. Sixty-eight percent of American adults say that the 2020 U.S. presidential election is a significant source of stress in their life, according to a…

Oct 28, 2020

Why the College of Natural Resources is Chosen for Continuing Education

From graduate programs to workshops, see why the College of Natural Resources is chosen for continuing education.

Oct 28, 2020

PRTM Seminar to Focus on Critical Conversations

Four years after the country’s last election, most Americans agree that our partisan divide is even deeper. As the 2020 presidential election approaches, educators must be prepared to support students no…