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The Detroit Red Wings will host the third annual Hockeytown Draft Party from Little Caesars Arena’s Chevrolet Plaza on Thursday (July 7), and the Detroit Red Wings Foundation will also…

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The Detroit Red Wings will host the third annual Hockeytown Draft Party from Little Caesars Arena's Chevrolet Plaza on Thursday (July 7), and the Detroit Red Wings Foundation will also open the annual Little Caesars Arena Tent Sale.

The Hockeytown Draft Party, presented by Bud Light, starts at 6 p.m., and the live broadcast of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft on the Chevrolet Plaza video board begins at 7 p.m. The event is free, but you need a ticket to attend. Limited Hockeytown Draft Party tickets are still available at DetroitRedWings.com/DraftParty.

"The Red Wings are proud to partner with Bud Light to host the Hockeytown Draft Party this Thursday at Little Caesars Arena," Ilitch Sports + Entertainment vice president of corporate partnership activation Molly Wurdack-Folt said in a statement. "Our great fans have come to love this incredible event, joining together to welcome the newest draft pick into the organization, and we're excited to team up with Bud Light to make this year's Draft Party the biggest and best one yet."

Also at the Draft Party, fans can shot at the Little Caesars Arena Tent Sale, benefiting the Detroit Red Wings Foundation. The Tent Sale will run online from July 7 to 9. For more information, visit DetroitRedWings.com/Foundation.

"The Detroit Red Wings Foundation is proud to host the annual Little Caesars Arena Tent Sale, in conjunction with the Hockeytown Draft Party this week," Ilitch Sports + Entertainment director of community impact Kevin Brown said in a statement. "We're extremely excited to offer fans a chance for a first look at Tent Sale merchandise in person during the Draft Party, in addition to the chance for fans to secure a litany of exciting Red Wings items online from July 7-9."

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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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.