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Aug 7, 2020

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Recognized as Leader in Outdoor Recreation

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management is being recognized with the National Recreation Resource Leadership Award from the Society of Outdoor Professionals.

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.

Jul 31, 2020

Faculty Continue Course Quality Achievements

Join us in congratulating Lisa Falk, Edwin Lindsay, Dmitri Mitin, and Justin Post for earning certification from Quality Matters! 

Passport, Map & Tourism - The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Jul 29, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism

The world and the tourism industry were forever changed due to COVID-19. Get the latest data on this vital industry and the people who rely on it.

Sean Fairholm on golf course - Tee Time: A Conversation With a Golf Journalist - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University

Jul 28, 2020

Tee Time: A Conversation With a Golf Journalist

Sean Fairholm, a 2014 PGA Golf Management alumnus, talks about his time at NC State and career as a golf writer for Global Golf Post.

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.

Ellie poses with friends - Graduation to Vocation: Promoting Student Athletes - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jun 18, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Promoting Student Athletes

College of Natural Resources graduate Ellie Rinehart’s passion is sport management. Read more about her journey.

Group of Students - New Minor Aims to Make Students Better Leaders - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

Jun 17, 2020

New Minor Aims to Make Students Better Leaders

NC State has a new Global Leadership minor, aimed at creating meaningful, global educational experiences.

Alyssa on a Hike - Graduation to Vocation: Pursuing a Sustainable Passion - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State

May 13, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Pursuing a Sustainable Passion

College of Natural Resources graduate Alyssa Stoker’s passion is sustainable tourism. Read more about her journey.