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Kids playing at sunset - For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Mar 8, 2021

For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being

A study from North Carolina State University found outdoor play and nature-based activities helped buffer some of the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for adolescents.
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…
A person goes for a jog in the morning - Study Finds Risk Factors Linked to COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts for College Students - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jan 12, 2021

Study Finds Risk Factors Linked to COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts for College Students

A study of students at seven U.S. universities identified risk factors for greater mental health impacts linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public park - Study Identifies Amenities Parents Want in Public Parks - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Dec 21, 2020

Study Identifies Amenities Parents Want in Public Parks

Parents from diverse backgrounds value parks that offer playgrounds, sports fields and green spaces, and safety, according to a survey from NC State researchers.

Dec 14, 2020

Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion

People of color may be far less likely to engage in outdoor recreation, largely due to historic and modern-day discrimination, but they have played a significant role — and still do — in public parks systems.
The Arthur family arrives in Chicago - Study Spotlights Black Social Reformer, Parks and Rec Pioneer, On Chicago's South Side - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 30, 2020

Study Spotlights Black Social Reformer, Parks and Rec Pioneer, on Chicago’s South Side

In a new paper, researchers highlight the contributions of Ada S. McKinley to the parks and recreation and settlement house movements.
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…
Cardinal on Tree - Noise and Light Pollution Impact Songbird Reproduction - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 11, 2020

Noise and Light Pollution Impact Songbird Reproduction

Noise and light pollution increases were linked to changes in factors important to songbird reproduction, researchers found in a new study.
Overhead view of stadium - Sport and Environment: What is the Connection? - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Nov 6, 2020

Sport and the Environment: What is the Connection?

Sport can negatively impact the environment, something teams and colleges across the country are working to remedy.