I live in Michigan's UP, so I am no stranger to the little devils that are black flies and mosquitos.
I'm leaving for Peace Corps service in mid-July and I'm looking at checking out New Hampshire and Maine (namely the Presidentials and Katahdin) during the last couple weeks of June. Will I find myself going insane from bugs at this time? Or is peak season generally a little earlier? Here in the UP, late May and early/mid June are the worst times for black flies. After about June 15, things get manageable. Is it a similar situation out there, for the most part? I'm looking at doing some backpacking and some car camping with dayhikes.
I'd appreciate any comments regarding this time of year in the Northeast.
Thanks!