Thursday, January 26, 2012

Happy 175th Birthday to Michigan!

Today the great state of Michigan celebrates its 175th Birthday! The Double JJ is proud to have been part of Michigan for the past 75 years. To celebrate, we've discovered a few fun facts about Michigan, thanks to the folks at the Michigan Humanities Council:

  • Detroit was the first capital of Michigan, not Lansing
  • Michigan has more lighthouses than any other U.S. state
  • The first soda pop manufactured in the U.S., Vernor's ginger ale, was created by accident in 1866 in Detroit
  • Michigan is the largest state producer of cherries
  • Steven T. Mason became governor of Michigan in 1834 (then a territory) at the age of 22, and to this day remains the youngest state governor in American history
  • Sault Ste. Marie, founded by Fr. Jacques Marquette in 1668, is the third oldest remaining settlement in the U.S.
  • Michigan is the only place in the world with a floating post office - the J.W. Westcott II is the only boat in the world that delivers mail to ships while they are still underway
  • In 1879, Detroit phone customers were the first in the nation to be assigned phone numbers

What's your favorite fun fact about the Mitten State?

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Salute the Old West Buffet at Sundance Steakhouse

Saturday nights the Sundance Steakhouse at Double JJ Resort will be transformed into the "Salute the Old West Buffet." This upscale dining experience will include grilled-to-order steaks, sides, & desserts. Bring the whole family along & indulge in some of the Double JJ's most popular dishes, all while enjoying the beautiful vistas from the Sundance Dining Room.

Running from 5pm-10pm on Saturday nights, the "Salute the Old West Buffet" is sure to please even the hungriest of cowpokes. Pricing is $7 for kids and $13 for adults, with the option of adding on a steak or seafood for an additional cost.

Listen for the dinner bell, and we'll see you there!