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Destination Development

Supporting communities across the state as they develop their destination is a key focus of NC State Tourism Extension. This support is offered through various programs, topic areas and research…

Community Spotlights: Engagement flyer; waterfall photo; Mons Forest Town and G5 Trail Collective

Community Spotlights on Engagement & Conservation Campaigns

Written by Celia Settlemyer, Parks, Recreation and Tourism MajorAbout the Community Spotlights Tourism Extension is wrapping up a program, Outdoor Recreation Stewards (ORS), a community-led…

Four images with captions. From left to right. Image one: a hiking trail in a beach setting. Caption reads "Plan ahead and prepare." Image 2: A mountain in the distance from a field vantage oint at nigh with stars. Caption reads "stick to trails and overn

It’s Natural for Destinations to Want to Celebrate Our Earth!

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation & Tourism MajorEarth Day is almost here! With this in mind, how can residents, destinations, business owners, and tourists contribute to appreciating…

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Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program Kicks Off in Montgomery County

Written by Celia Settlemyer, Parks, Recreation & Tourism MajorThe Montgomery County Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program held its first meeting Thursday, February 16 at the Montgomery County NC…

First Day Outdoors Retro Flyer with sun rising behind some trees in the background.

First Day Outdoors Kicks off 2023 NC Year of the Trail

Have you heard the news? Next year, 2023, is the North Carolina Year of the Trail to celebrate and draw attention to North Carolina’s vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways. These trails…

Wood plank trail in the woods

Visit NC and Leave No Trace: Partnerships for Improved Outdoor Rec

We know being outdoors is a safer place to be during the pandemic, but what is North Carolina doing about it? They’re partnering up. North Carolina is the first coastal state to form a partnership…