I'm curious to know how bad Lyme Disease is on the AT. I hiked in 2001 and of the ticks I saw only a few were Deer Ticks. Since then my parents who live in Mass (between Providence and Boston, understandably not near the trail) say there is almost no Dog Ticks and they only see Deer Ticks.
What has it been for you thru-hikers of late? Is it a major concern or blown out of proportion by the media (i.e.. Starbuck Cups).