Propelled by a near record-setting June and solid performances in July and August, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore visitation appears headed for its busiest season in at least four years.
That presents a contrast with tourism in the Traverse City area, which the CEO of Traverse City Tourism recently rated as “B minus” compared to recent years.
“We had a great summer,” reported Lakeshore superintendent Scott Tucker. “I was comparing that to an article I read about tourism in the area. But we were up, and we had great numbers. The main reason was the weather was spectacular in July and August, and it’s 85 degrees right now.”
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