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.

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.

Truckers Regularly Cross Very Remote Areas of Michigan and Go Hundreds of Miles Out of Thier Way to Avoid Chicago

Long-haul truckers often prioritize efficient routes, leading many to use the Ohio Turnpike and Indiana Toll Road south of Michigan, despite Chicago's congestion. A trucker on Reddit questioned if a northern route through Michigan's Upper Peninsula could be a better alternative.

Mind-Blowing Michigan Weather: 90 Degrees to 49 Degrees in Just 50 Miles

Michigan's Upper Peninsula experienced an astonishing 41-degree temperature swing in under 50 miles on May 12, 2025. L'Anse hit a record 90 degrees while Bete Grise, just north, plummeted to 49 due to lake breezes.

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.

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.

How The Ultra Rich Stopped a Huron Mountain National Park in Michigan

Learn how a select group of wealthy elites gave a hard pass to a Huron Mountains National Park in Michigan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Inside the 1970s Era Mid-Michigan Cult No One Will Talk About

What dark secrets might lie behind cult rumors from the '70s? Dive into local lore that still captivates Mid-Michigan today.