Eric Meier

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.

You Will Not Believe How Long The Wait Was to Cross the Straits of Mackinac Before the Bridge

The Mackinac Bridge transformed travel between Michigan's peninsulas, eliminating long ferry waits.

If Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Belonged to Wisconsin, Would it be a Panhandle?

Many states have panhandles. Should Michigan's Upper Peninsula be considered one?

Chicago’s West Michigan Encroachment Spreads Further North to Muskegon

Uncover the reasons behind the increasing number of Chicagoans making West Michigan, specifically Muskegon, their new home.

The Surprising Realization Lake Huron is the Most Rural Great Lake

Think about it, unlike all the other Great Lakes, there's no major city anywhere on Lake Huron.

Michigan Is Selling Pieces of the Mackinac Bridge Again – Hurry They’ll Go Quick

Own a piece of history with a metal section from the famous Mackinac Bridge.

Indiana Will Give You This Bridge, If You Can Figure Out What to Do with It

The state of Indiana has a dilapidated antique bridge over the Wabash River they will give away to anyone who can come up with a compelling use for it.

This May Be the Most Obscure and Unknown Monument on Lake Michigan

It's nothing more than a small stone obelisk, but it has huge historic significance. And it's likely the least known monument on Lake Michigan.

If You Had the Chance, Would You Drive Your Car Across a Frozen Lake Michigan?

Portions of the Great Lakes freeze over each winter. If you had the opportunity, would you drive the full 90 miles across Lake Michigan between Muskegon and Milwaukee?

No, the Chicago Bears – Green Bay Packers Is Not the Oldest Rivalry in the NFL

Not only is it not is Bears-Packers not the oldest rivalry in the NFL, it's not even the second oldest.

Michigan Woman Rescued After Falling Into Outhouse Chasing Lost Apple Watch

This is one of those instances when you just take the loss. A Michigan woman is recovering, and likely still showering after falling into an outhouse going after a lost Apple watch.