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.

Where do you Go in Northern Michigan After the Highway Ends? The Road to High Rock Bay

Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula features a unique "end of the road" where US 41 ceases, yet Mandan Road continues to High Rock Bay, a challenging path for overlanders leading to a former NASA site.

What is the Difference Between ‘Mitten Michigan’ and ‘Non-Mitten Michigan’?

Michigan isn't just two peninsulas or a "Mitten." This article explores "Non-Mitten" areas even in the Lower Peninsula.

Joke About New Interstate Highway in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is Actually A Brilliant Idea

An April Fool's Day joke about constructing a new interstate highway across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is actually a plan worth considering.

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.

These are the Documented Hot Spots for the Disturbing ‘Hum’ Phenomenon Heard Around Michigan

Is there a mysterious sound haunting Michigan? Discover the stories behind the low rumble known as The Hum and its surprising hotspots.

Where in Northern Michigan Does the ‘Great Lakes’ Become the ‘Northwoods’?

Much deeper than a flippant social media debate over where 'up north' begins in Michigan, the state sits on the divide of two cultural regions, the Great Lakes and Northwoods.

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.

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.

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.