Mer Farrar
Mer Farrar is a freelance writer who reports on the world as she explores it. A graduate of Denison University's Creative Writing program, she enjoys finding exciting things to do in Ohio and beyond. When at home, Mer can be found with her menagerie of rescued horses and cats.
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Non-Traditional Ways to Take Advantage of Cheap Vegas Rates… Without Setting Foot in a Casino
I have a lot of respect for Las Vegas. Unlike...
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Winter Hiking Tips for Ohioans Who Are Sick of Staring at the Clouds from Indoors
So far, we Ohioans have spent most of the...
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Winter Travel Trips for Ohioans Who Don’t Want to Stay Home
If you were to look out the window right...
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Day or Night, This May Be the Best Winter Day Trip in Ohio
I think I first became aware of nighttime museum...
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Travel: Exploring the Mild and Wild Sides of Spooky Ohio
We are in the midst of the spookiest autumn to date. In fact, this October has it all: Full moons, eclipses, retrogrades, and even an elusive...
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An Average Travel Writer Takes on the Quarry Trails Via Ferrata
Picture it: the Camp Mary Orton high ropes course, sometime in the early 1990s. A young Mer climbs the first ladder into the tree tops, has...
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Road Trip(s): A Tale of Two Lakes
Ohio has a surprising number of large bodies of water. Granted, we’re not at Minnesota-level lakehood, but there are several places in Ohio where folks...
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Doing Things Outdoors (Without Actually Spending Too Much Time Outdoors): Coshocton Edition
After experiencing the longest Pollen Reckoning and the coolest False Summer in recent Ohio memory, many of us were looking forward to a summer...
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Roadtrip Roundup: Escape to the Surrounding States
For some people, traveling is an occasional treat. For me, it’s a lifestyle. While you’ve been enjoying my trips to places like Hotel Versailles, Buckeye Lake...
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Road Trip: Chilling Out at Buckeye Lake
The sun above shines brightly, but the wind is constant, keeping the air moving and cool. The sound of live music floats above the...
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Road Trip: Your Guide to a Fun-Filled Day in Granville
If you’ve checked out my bio, you’ll know that...
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One Hour Road Trip: The Magickal World of Mount Vernon
There are very few things I enjoy more than...
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New (Cozy!) Options for Enjoying Hocking Hills 24/7/365
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been camping in...
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24 Hours in Chicago: So Much to Love
If you’re wondering what’s new in Chicago, I have no idea. But I do know that the things I’ve loved to do over and over again remain just as enjoyable as always. With just 24 hours to spend in the Windy City, my favorite things stand the test of time.
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4 Cool Things You Can Only Do in Lancaster
Picture this: it’s a gorgeous, sunny afternoon. You have...