The Downside of Hiking

We hike, a lot. Like miles a week in the many beautiful forest preserves and nature centers around home. DD got a rash one day, not quite mosquito bites, those are usually reserved for mom. Then this lovely story appeared on the news. Itch Mites, commonly found in Pin Oak trees. Says mom to Daughter, "Hey, have you been climbing oak trees?" DD responds, " Uh Huh, the toads are all around the oak trees where we see the deer( look to the right on this site, deer, with Oaks in the background), We've been there like everyday." Mystery solved. I thought the ticks were annoying, but at least we can see them!