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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USGS: Coldwater Is the Most Earthquake-Prone Spot in Michigan
There is one location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula that is more susceptible than anywhere else in the state for an earthquake and it's in Branch County near Coldwater.
Michigan Becomes Exclusive Test Market For Taco Bell’s New Fake Meat
Taco Bell is testing its fake meat, er, Cravetarian menu exclusively at 95 Taco Bells in Michigan around Detroit.
Somebody Made a Perfect Model of Mackinac Island’s Arch Rock Out of LEGO
Arch Rock, one of the most photographed locations not only on Mackinac Island, but in the state of Michigan, has been immortalized in LEGO.
Models Suggest Pacific Ocean Major Hurricane Pamela to Reach Michigan
Forecast models for major hurricane Pamela suggest the Pacific Ocean cyclone will make landfall in Mexico then cross the entire continent to bring remnants to Michigan.
123-Year-Old Wolverine Gardens near Buchanan Might be the Best Dive Bar in Michigan
You could easily be mistaken for driving past Wolverine Gardens in the southwest Michigan hamlet of Glendora, near Buchanan, and thinking it's abandoned. Surprise, it's not. It's a fully functioning bar dating back to 1898.
24 Bridges to Enter the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that Aren’t the Mighty Mac
Not counting the Mackinac Bridge, there are at least 24 other bridges you can use to cross into Michigan's Upper Peninsula. From east to west, here is every crossing into the UP.
Buzzfeed Slams Detroit Lions Threads as Among Worst in the League
In a ranking of all 32 NFL teams, Detroit Lions uniforms were slotted 3rd from worst. Only the Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons were judged to have uglier threads.
Even the Mighty Mackinac Bridge Gets 1 Star Reviews – Read What Disgruntled Travelers Say
Despite the majesticness of the Mackinac Bridge, Michigan's infrastructure marvel scores some bad reviews on travel sites. Read the 1-star reviews of the bridge.
Satan Greets Drivers at this Front Yard Pumpkin Patch on US 10 near Ludington, Michigan
This devilish lawn ornament has been surprising, delighting or unnerving passersby along US 10 in northern Michigan for several years.
Only the Most Dedicated Collectors Have this Exceeding Rare Color Michigan License Plate
Only the most dedicated of collectors would own this rare 'color test' Michigan license plate.
This Odd Intersection Near Port Huron Is One of the Strangest in America
Hundreds of drivers near Port Huron drive through this intersection daily and likely don't realize there's a quirk here that makes it unlike almost any other roadway in America.
Bug Infested Photo from Michigan’s Pictured Rocks Will Make You Itchy All Over
A big bug infestation was on full display recently at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising when the park's social media shared a photo of what is likely a ranger's pant leg covered with creepy crawlies