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.
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Closer Than You Think, Just 2 States Separate Michigan from America’s Desert Southwest
Discover the surprising link between water-rich Michigan and the arid Southwest on a Reddit geography forum.
Long Before MMA, Toughman Competitions Ruled Michigan
Discover the origins of Toughman competitions in Michigan, where local fighters showcased their toughness in three intense rounds.
Caution: Drivers Leaving Michigan Southbound May Travel America’s Most Expensive Toll Roads
Discover the eye-popping costs of toll roads on your next road trip away from Michigan.
You’re Not Imagining It, Michigan Is Having its Worst Earwig Season in Years
Discover why earwigs are invading homes in Michigan this season and how to gently relocate them outdoors.
Michigan’s Capital City Appears Set to Vanish Its Remaining Brick-Lined Streets
Many love the aesthetic look and feel of brick streets. In Michigan's capital city of Lansing, the days of brick streets may be just about over.
These Michigan Counties Are Larger than the Entire State of Rhode Island
Explore the fascinating size gap between Rhode Island and Michigan counties, eye-opening facts inside.
There’s a Historic Bridge in Northern Michigan the Department of Transpiration Maintains for Snowmobile Use Only
No car will ever pass over this bridge across the Au Sable River again. But the bridge is duly maintained for the region's snowmobilers.
Nearly Forgotten Concert Venue in Northern Michigan Had Unforgettable 80s Summer Season
Explore the rich musical history of Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan, where legendary artists like Tom Petty and REO Speedwagon once graced the stage.
Michigan National Park Rangers Compete in Most Bug-Infested Photo Contest
Discover how pesky flying insects are causing a buzz at Michigan's National Lakeshores this summer.
Seriously Though, What Does Michigan Have Against the Word ‘Grand?’
You've noticed it, right? Highways around Michigan almost always use the odd abbreviation 'Gd' in place of 'Grand' for locations like Grand Rapids, Grand Ledge and the Grand River.
A Yooper Once Freaked Out an Entire Peninsula by Putting Mayonnaise on a Pasty
Discover the controversial condiment debate at Michigan's pasty shops - mayo on pasties? See the social media frenzy unfold.
A WWE Championship Belt Is Almost Certainly Sitting on the Bottom of the Grand River in Lansing
Discover the legendary WWE showdown on the Shiawassee Street Bridge in Lansing between The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.