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10SHARES Holland, Mich. experienced a major financial loss this year due to cancellation of its Tulip Time Festival. Image: Kristi Berens, Dutch dancing instructor Editor’s note: This is the second part of a 6-part series called Renaissances: Environment Creative Culture by Kathleen Fitch, Anne Hooper, Chioma Lewis, Lea Mitchell & Lillian Young. By Kathleen Fitch The Great Lakes region is known for its natural beauty, drawing millions of visitors every year. Tourism is one of the region’s biggest contributors to its economy. Despite the pandemic, the region received just as many visitors this summer, if not more, according to Jim Carruthers, the mayor of Traverse City, Michigan. ....