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 Meier
Why Are Some Michigan Roads Known as ‘Trunk Lines?’
Numbered highways in Michigan are officially known as 'Trunk Lines.' How did they gain that silly name what exactly does it mean?
The Incredible 65 Year History of Michigan J. Frog
There's a frog named Michigan who holds an enduring place in the history of pop culture. Dive into the 60+ year career of Warner Brothers' Michigan J. Frog.
Michigan’s ‘Pinky Region’ Isn’t a Thing – Please Stop Trying to Make It One
Some folks in Northwest Michigan are trying to make the 'Pinky Region' a thing. It's not.
The Noise from This Tornado Siren in Battle Creek Might Scare the Bejeezus Out of You
Cities around America maintain sirens to warn of weather emergencies, alert firefighters, and in a different age warn against nuclear attacks. This siren in Battle Creek makes an incredibly ominous sound.
The Dallas Cowboys Once Held Training Camp in Marquette – and 11 Other Michigan Cities to Host NFL Training Camps
Certainly the Detroit Lions hold their training camps in Michigan. But you'll be surprised at how many other NFL teams have held camps in the state.
The World’s Finest Spittoons Were Once Made in Detroit
Long before Detroit was the Motor City, manufacturers there were turning out spittoons the refined reciprocal for those who chew or dip tobacco.
‘Hobo Falls’ is a Secret Spot near Munising Most Vacationers Miss
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a dream destination for those who love waterfalls. One such cascade bears a simple roadside sign that hides the designation given to it by locals, Hobo Falls.
Rural Michigan Cemetery Is Home to Lonely Grave For ‘Unknown Boy Killed at Wasepi’
Cemetery marker for 'Unknown Boy Killed at Wasepi' commemorates a teenage drifter who fell from and was crushed by a moving train.
This Odd Intersection Near Port Huron Is One of the Strangest in America
Drivers near Port Huron drive through this intersection daily and likely don't realize there's a quirk making it unlike any other roadway in America.
Lions Fans Across Michigan – Here’s How to Watch Your Team If Your TV is Blocked
Carriage disputes between media companies have been big news heading into the 2023 football season. With the season now underway, it's gotten real if your game is unwatchable to you. Here are some possible remedies.