Eric Meier

Eric Meier is Founding Editor of Ultimate Unexplained and lead explorer of the Haunts and Legends of New York video series. He is a native Michigander with an interest in the state's geography and roads. He also writes extensively on the Upper Peninsula, Keweenaw Peninsula and Michigan's urban legends 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.

Forget The Old Debates: Michigan Has a Firmly Defined ‘Up North’ Line

The age-old Michigan "Up North" debate now has an official answer: the Mason-Arenac Line. Named for a tier of counties, this boundary, defined was defined by the 1994 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

Can You Live on a Deserted Michigan Island?

It is physically possible, it is legal to live off the grid on a Michigan island?

Many Parts of Michigan are Totally Safe from a Nuclear Attack – Here’s Where

Wargamers estimate that if one draws a line from roughly Bay City to Grand Rapids and there are no major strike zones north in the event of a nuclear strike on the US.

Michigan Gets Shut Out of Best Cities on the Great Lakes Survey

The Great Lakes State went 0 for 5 in a Reddit poll asking users to name the best city on each lake. While Marquette and Traverse City received some recognition, no Michigan city topped the list, with cities in other states and Canada dominating the rankings.

Bizarre Time Zone Proposal Puts Michigan in Awkward 1/2 Hour Time Zone

An obscure proposal would place Michigan into a half-hour time zone 30 minutes ahead or behind neighboring time zones. Here's how it would work.

Calls Grow for an Improbable Bridge Across Lake Michigan

Could a bridge across Lake Michigan transform travel, or is it just a costly daydream? Find out the staggering estimates and challenges involved.

The Lost History of Michigan’s Alt US 24 Highway Explained

Most Michigan drivers don't know there are two different iterations of US 24 that enter Michigan. Explore the hidden US 24 connector north of Toledo.

Michigan Residents Share Frustration and Unease When they Hear ‘The Hum’

Residents across Michigan. are reporting a mysterious phenomenon known as 'The Hum,' a low-frequency noise linked to unexplained activities.

Detroit, Michigan Maintains a Drinking Fountain for Horses 100 Years After They Disappeared from City Streets

Discover the charming tale of a horse drinking fountain in Midtown Detroit's Canfield Historic District, a reminder of a time when horses ruled the streets.

Most People Have No Idea How Long Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge Actually Is

Despite its iconic status in Michigan, many non-Michiganders fail to understand the grandiosity of the Mackinac Bridge.

Expect Severe Fall Out from a Nuclear Attack in These Sections of Michigan

Why would a mid-sized city like Grand Rapids be a potential strike target in a nuclear war? Wargammers have ideas on hot targets in Michigan.

How far from Michigan is the Furthest Billboard for Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland?

Ever seen a Christmas store advertising a thousand miles away? Bronner's in Frankenmuth unique marketing strategy will make you take notice.