Michigan

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12 State Forest Campgrounds closed this summer due to budget cuts: michigan.gov/dnr

SE – DOMINO’S FARMS (pg 110). Ann Arbor. EASTER EGG HUNT HAS GONE MEMBERS ONLY! A good reason to get an annual membership to the farm. Details of special events are on their website: www.pettingfarm.com.

CW – (pg. 58) Double JJ Ranch, Waterpark and Golf Resort, Western Michigan’s Favorite Four Season Destination Resort, Plans To Open Under New Ownership and Management. March 30, 2009, Rothbury, MI – Memorable, year round, family friendly vacation experiences will continue this year at the Double JJ Resort. Progressive Resorts, LLC of Michigan has entered into an agreement to purchase the resort. Experience the wonder of Double JJ Resort. With three distinct resort areas are spread across more than 1000 scenic acres, Double JJ provides a unique and memorable vacation experience. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor water parks, take a sunset horseback ride or challenge yourself with a round of golf. “Whether you spend the night or the week our wide array of attractions, accommodations and amenities will provide couples, families and groups of all sizes an experience of a lifetime,” says Richard Coleman of American Resort Management, LLC. “New and returning guests will be able to make reservations in the next couple of weeks as we plan to open by early May.” Actually, they didn’t reopen until mid to late July 2009. www.doublejj.com

SW – LIONEL VISITORS CENTER (Pg. 130). I love your Michigan book. We have been visiting family and trying a lot of activities you listed. This morning we discovered that the Lionel Visitors Center is closed. However, there is a large train display in the Detroit History Museum. I am not sure this is the same one, but it looks a lot like the picture in your book. (Editors Note: we’re looking into the train display moving – the best part of tour) –customer, Twannette N.

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SW – JERSEY JUNCTION ICE CREAM. Grand Rapids. Jersey Junction, ice cream and trains! A Sunday afternoon drive isn’t complete without a sweet treat for the entire family. Jersey Junction in East Grand Rapids was originally opened in 1963 by Doris VanAllsburg, mother of author Chris VanAllsburg and his famous Christmas-classic, The Polar Express. Maintained as an old fashioned ice cream parlor, complete with model train that runs the ceiling of the main parlor, Jersey Junction serves locally-based Hudsonville Ice Cream and owns bragging rights for the number one dip shop in Michigan. If you aren’t in the mood for a sundae, peruse the packaged and bulk candy displays, try a hand-made frozen treat, or even just nibble on a home-made waffle cone.