Eric Meier is Founding Editor of Ultimate Unexplained (http://UltimateUnexplained.com) and lead explorer of the Haunts and Legends of New York video series (http://bit.ly/HauntsAndLegendsNYS) He is a native Michigander with an interest in geography and history - but will try to keep the reads not as snoozy as you might remember from school. Eric has been on the radio and behind the scenes in the broadcast industry for 30 years and is a past recipient of a New York State Broadcasters award for Best Public Affairs Programming.
Eric Meier
Michigan’s Odd And Overlooked U.S. Turnpike Highway Explained
A forgotten roadway south of Detroit is a remnant of the first blazed trail in Michigan - this is the story of the U.S. Turnpike.
Michigan Fans Wonder: Does Lake Erie Have a Football Curse?
Are the Detroit Lions Doomed by Bad Luck or a Sinister Connection?
These Are the Largest Michigan Cities Without a Nickname
What does it say about these Michigan cities that they were never given a nickname? There is a very specific reason why many of them bear no special name.
Michigan Is Home to A Sprawling Megalopolis You Never Knew Existed
Discover Michigan's hidden megalopolis beyond Detroit, stretching from Lansing to Muskegon along the I-96 corridor.
How Tiny Alpena, Michigan Is Becoming An American Fast Food Mecca
The story of Hot 'n Now's revival is made much more interesting when you learn about the Alpena business that's driving it.
There A Sheet of Ice Larger Than Chicago Currently Floating on Lake Michigan
The Great Lakes have reacted to the January 2025 coldsnap with some interesting ice phenomena. A single ice sheet estimated to be more than 200 square miles large is currently floating on the lake.
Pancake Ice Spotted in Multiple West Michigan Locations During Brutal Coldsnap
Pancake ice spotted along Lake Michigan coastline after extreme cold snap in mid-January 2025.
Michigan Drivers Say There’s a Road Worse Than the S-Curve for Winter Driving in Grand Rapids
Discover the treacherous driving challenges in Grand Rapids, from the daunting SCurve on US131 to the hazardous I196 section near Lake Michigan Drive.
Why Are There So Many Different Dixie Highways Across Michigan?
Explore the historic Dixie Highway in Michigan, connecting the Great Lakes to Miami in the early 1900s.
Watch Police Shoo Family off Unsafe Lake Michigan Ice
Discover the hidden dangers of winter beauty at Lake Michigan as a police officer urges beachgoers to safety and off shelf ice.
Michigan Fans Wonder: Why Can’t the Detroit Lions Pay Top Coaches More to Keep Them?
Will the Detroit Lions lose coordinators Glenn and Johnson to NFL head coaching roles? Is there anything the team can do to stop them leaving?
Michigan Football Fans Search for Bandwagon Team After Detroit Lions Eliminated from NFL Playoffs
Where should disappointed and displaced Detroit Lions fans go through the remainder of the NFL playoffs? There's one obvious answer waiting in Buffalo.