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 Has 516 Islands – More than Half are in Just 2 Counties
Explore the plethora of islands in Michigan, the Great Lakes State, from Mackinac to Belle Isle and hundreds scattered in the state's waters.
Michigan Drivers are Very Specifically Horizontal or Vertical Commuters – Which are You?
Discover the debate on vertical vs. horizontal commuting in Michigan. Learn about the unique challenges faced by different commuters across the state.
This Michigan Company Once Offered Take-Home Vanilla Extract as an Employee Perk
Learn about Upjohn Corporation's innovative employee perk - a special vanilla extract that became a nostalgic favorite among former workers in Kalamazoo.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
Weather trends in 2024 have led to a firefly population that Michigan hasn't seen in decades.
Redbox Video Rental Machines Set to Disappear Across Michigan
Redbox, once a DVD rental empire of kiosks, faces closure amid bankruptcy, marking the end of an era.
This Michigan Roadside Park Is Affectionally Known as ‘Goose Poop Island’
A quiet island park in Paw Paw is as well loved by birds as it is by people.
For 10 Glorious Years, Michigan Was the Largest State in the Nation
Did you know Michigan was once the largest state in the US? Dive into its historical significance and find out which states held the title before.
Out-of-the-Way Michigan Pizzeria Gets Love For its Well Worn Exterior
Sometimes you see a restaurant and just get a feeling from the outside that what's inside is likely very special. That may be the case with Detroit Beach Pizza in southeast Michigan.
How Long Do You Have to Live in Michigan to be Considered a ‘Michigander’
Unraveling the Michigan Identity: Are You Truly a Michigander if You Weren't Born Here?
Michigan Once Drank Gallons of ‘Detroiter Cola’ No One Remembers it Today
Dive into Detroit's forgotten soda history with the rediscovery of Detroiter Cola syrup at a local yard sale.
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.
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.