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Emoni Bates coming back home to continue his basketball career. The Ypsilanti native has announced that he’s transferring to Eastern Michigan for his sophomore season. Bates made the news public…

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PORTLAND, OREGON – MARCH 19: Emoni Bates #1 of the Memphis Tigers drives passed Rasir Bolton #45 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Emoni Bates coming back home to continue his basketball career. The Ypsilanti native has announced that he's transferring to Eastern Michigan for his sophomore season.

Bates made the news public via Instagram. Last season, he was in Memphis, following reclassifying and leaving high school basketball after three seasons. Before then, he had actually committed to play at Michigan State as the No. 1 recruit in the 2021 class.

Eastern Michigan's record was 10-21 in 2021-22.

It's almost camping season, and it's no secret that Michiganders love to camp. Michigan is one of the most beautiful states for camping, as evidenced by our many great parks, campgrounds and lakes. I'm actually not a bit camper, but I do know it's a super popular activity this time of year.

Pure Michigan is always on top of the best vacation spots in the Mitten, and they've put together a list of 10 of the most beautiful campgrounds in Michigan.

The No. 1 campground on their list is Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, Michigan. Of the area, Pure Michigan states, "Take in the sights of one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The Upper Falls stretches 50 feet high and more than 200 feet wide, deservingly making it a must-see attraction. But with more than 40 miles of hiking trails, 13 inland lakes and approximately 20,000 acres of natural area, there’s more to love about the park than just its majestic waterfall." That sounds lovely to me!

Read on for the full list of 10 beautiful campground in Michigan to visit this season, courtesy of Pure Michigan. Out of this list, I most want to visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire. I've heard it's one of the most gorgeous spots in America, so that's on my to-visit list at some point. I've actually been to Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg for a hike and definitely recommend it.

10 Beautiful Michigan Campgrounds

This list is courtesy of Pure Michigan.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park – Paradise

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South Higgins Lake State Park – Roscommon

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Porcupine Mountains State Park – Ontonagon

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – Munising

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Wilderness State Park – Carp Lake

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – Empire

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Lakeport State Park – Lakeport

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Ludington State Park – Ludington

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Huron-Manistee National Forest – Manistee

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Sleepy Hollow State Park – Laingsburg

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