These New York State Parks Have A Serious Tick Problem

A pair of New York State Parks have more ticks than almost every park in the nation.

Only Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania has more ticks, according to the new study.

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New York State Parks With The Most Tick-Borne Illness

Word Atlas ranked the worst parks in America for ticks based on three main factors:

Surrounding Regional Case Rates: Total regional numbers for Lyme disease and other tick pathogens.
Published Scientific Research: Field data and state environmental surveys.
Firsthand Reports: Documented accounts of infection and high tick activity from park workers and visitors.

Harriman State Park In The Hudson Valley Ranked Third

Harriman State Park was ranked among the top three state parks in the country for tick activity and tick-borne illness risk.

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The park covers more than 48,000 acres and has about 200 miles of hiking trails. The park also features a large deer population.

World Atlas ranked the park third nationally, citing its large deer population, heavy foot traffic, and extensive trail system.

Green Lakes State Park, New York

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Green Lakes State Park in Onondaga County near Syracuse, New York was named the second worst.

Research teams from SUNY often collect deer ticks from the state park, confirming the dense population of infected ticks along the park's trail systems.

New York State Averages Nearly 18,000 Lyme Disease Cases Each Year

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New York has averaged more than 17,500 new Lyme disease cases annually over the past three years. Other tick-borne illnesses include anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus.

Health officials are urging hikers to use precautions and check themselves for ticks after spending time outdoors.

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