I would add that it is worth looking over any rock your about to sit on.
They tend to climb and I once noted five on a rock top. Have also found
them inside my clothing. many of the warning sites suggest pulling your
socks over your jeans. Keeping them out on the surface gives you more
chances to spot them and flick them away.
Heres a link to one of the many warning sites.
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/id/epidemiology/ticks/ticks-personal-protection.html
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