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Ann SavageTourism Extension Associate Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Management
NC State Extension, NC State University

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Join Us for Our Fall Meeting & Cookout 10/27/23

Our next meeting will be held Friday, October 27 at the NC A&T Farm Pavilion (3020 McConnell Rd., Greensboro, NC) from 12 …

— 2 years ago, NC Association of Cooperative Extension Specialists

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New Fact Sheet Sheds Light on Preferences of Oyster Tourist

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Major When you think of North Carolina’s coast, what first comes to mind? …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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Preserving Cultural Assets in the Outer Banks

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Major The Outer Banks contains numerous culturally significant landmarks. Discussions of climate change …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

Community Spotlights on Engagement & Conservation Campaigns

Written by Celia Settlemyer, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Major About the Community Spotlights Tourism Extension is wrapping up a program, Outdoor …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: Five-Part Series Complete

The Actionable Advocacy Insights (AAI): Identifying Resources to Advocate for Tourism (4) and Perceived Obstacles to Advocacy Efforts in Tourism …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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Friday Night on White: A Key Step to Revitalization

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Major When reading the fact sheet, Working Together: A Guide to Collaboration …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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 overnight right." Image 3: An aerial view from a green grass field to a city in the distance. Caption reads: Trash your trash. Image 4: A walking traill in a botanical garden with vibrant plants along the walk way and a fountain in the distance. Caption reads "leave it as you find it."

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

Written by Emily Prickett, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Major Earth Day is almost here! With this in mind, how can …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program Kicks Off in Montgomery County

Written by Celia Settlemyer, Parks, Recreation & Tourism Major The Montgomery County Outdoor Recreation Stewards Program held its first meeting …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: The Perceived Effectiveness of Advocacy Strategies

The Actionable Advocacy Insight (AAI): The Perceived Effectiveness of Advocacy Strategies is the second in a five part series. This AAI …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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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 …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights: Involving a Broad Range of Stakeholders

The Actionable Advocacy Insight (AAI): Involving a Broad and Diverse Range of Stakeholders in Advocacy is the second in a …

— 2 years ago, Tourism Extension

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Actionable Advocacy Insights for the Tourism Industry: Communicating the Value of Tourism

The Actionable Advocacy Insights (AAI) is a five-part series designed to help tourism industry leaders improve their advocacy planning …

— 3 years ago, Tourism Extension