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Harriman State Park Emerges as a Major Tick-Activity Hotspot

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Harriman State Park Emerges as a Major Tick-Activity Hotspot
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Harriman State Park in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley ranked No. 3 nationally on a World Atlas list of state parks with tick activity and documented tick-borne illnesses, with researchers citing its large deer population and heavy visitor traffic; the report notes rising Lyme disease cases in New York and a 145% jump in ticks submitted for testing from 2024 to 2025, prompting health officials to urge protective clothing, insect repellent, staying on marked trails, and thorough tick checks after outdoor trips.

Topics:health#deer-ticks#harriman-state-park#health#lyme-disease#tick-borne-disease#world-atlas
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  1. Harriman State Park Among Nation’s Top Tick-Borne Illness Hotspots  VINnews
  2. New Jersey park among top in the nation for tick-borne illnesses  News12 | New Jersey
  3. The State Parks With The Most Tick-Borne Illness  WorldAtlas
  4. These 2 NY state parks rank among the nation's worst for ticks  Lohud
  5. NJ state park ranks among nation's top tick-borne illness hotspots  Bergen Record

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