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Hand holding Oyster shell - Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Aug 14, 2020

Researchers Strive to Boost NC’s Oyster Tourism Industry

Researchers in NC State University’s Department of Parks, Recreation Tourism Management are working to launch the North Carolina Oyster Trail.
Zoom Collage of Diverse People - Social Justice Scholars at NC State Aim to Help Instructors Deepen Diversity - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Aug 11, 2020

Social Justice Scholars at NC State Aim to Help Instructors Deepen Diversity

We have witnessed a rise in the Black Lives Matter Movement, fueled by a series of disturbing incidents of racial discrimination that has placed festering social justice issues in the…
Venice Flood - Landmarks Facing Climate Threats Could Transform, ' Experts Says - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Aug 10, 2020

Landmarks Facing Climate Threats Could ‘Transform,’ Expert Says

Researchers asked whether iconic locations threatened by climate change should be allowed to transform.
A Kid Fishing - To Bond with Nature, Kids Need Solitary Activities Outdoors - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Aug 5, 2020

To Bond with Nature, Kids Need Solitary Activities Outdoors

A new study found solitary activities like hunting, fishing or exploring outside are key to building strong bonds between children and nature.
Stevenson - A Researcher Roadmap for Bringing Nature to Schools - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Jul 22, 2020

A Research Roadmap for Bringing Nature to Schools

Green schoolyards could be a huge boost for kids. These researchers want to prove it.
Kids and Apples - Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers & Pro-Environmental Behaviors - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Jul 7, 2020

Agritourism Experiences Increase Consumers & Pro-Environmental Behaviors

Researchers in NC State’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management hope to create more support for agritourism experiences.
PRTM Research - From Yosemite to Antarctica, NC State Professor Examines Tourism Impacts in Protected Areas - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Apr 7, 2020

From Yosemite to Antarctica, NC & State Professor Examines Tourism Impacts in Protected Areas

Parks and other protected areas are essential for biodiversity conservation. Dr. Yu-Fai Leung is working to safeguard these special places.
Bruno at Farm Web - Alum Shows That Videos Can Promote Farm Tourism - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Apr 7, 2020

Alum Shows That Videos Can Promote Farm Tourism

In the midst of North Carolina’s thriving farm-to-fork movement, a recent graduate alumnus developed a series of videos that focus on the farmers behind some of the state’s best known local chefs. Bruno Ferreira, who earned his Ph.D. last fall […]
Walking Trail - Struggling with Social Distancing? Get Outside Experts Say - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Mar 28, 2020

Struggling with Social Distancing? Get Outside, Experts Say

Outdoor activity is a safe, practical way to preserve your physical and mental health during a pandemic.
Student and Instructor - Connecting Your World With Your Health - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Mar 4, 2020

Connecting Your World With Your Health

The Center for Human Health and the Environment shares its expertise with communities across North Carolina.