They may not be too bad when you're visiting since it will be early May. Long sleeves and a head net are pretty standard. they go for the back of your neck/behind your ears, eyes, ankles, etc unguarded soft spots so be sure everything is tucked in well. You may even want gloves. They're mostly just annoying when you're outdoors but the pain and inflammation is the worst once you're home and trying to get to sleep. Depending how you react to their bites you might need antihistamine to keep the swelling and itching down. A menthol/camphor rub is real soothing if you swell up bad.

The unending line of headlights coming down rt 16 every sunday evening is truly horrifying

well, we figured one large pile of garbage was better than two little piles of garbage..

The state will groom some popular trails (lincoln woods..) but unfortunately they get post holed by hikers and snow shoe-ers because I guess the ski tracks looks easier to walk in or something.

Most of the fire roads get groomed real well by sleds. The skiing is usually great esp if you have metal edges. You have to stay vigilant as those guys do like to go fast and are often drinking.

Mountain bike trails and any kind of flat or undulating open forests are great for xc skis.

What part of the state are you in?