Tourist question - byways

Hello to all, first post here.



Considering a flight to Albany for vacation July 12-20, First part would be Adirondack byways for self driving tour and nice B&B stay for 3-4 days. Wife likes to shop the unusual and interesting small shops of arts/crafts/etc. I like outdoors and playing music. We would consider very short observation type hikes, possibly short paddles, as we're 56yrs, average shape, just hit the high sightseeing points of the areas.



Then back to Albany midweek and down to Catskills for 3-4 more B&B days, I'll go to Grey Fox music fest for 2 day trips, while wifey shops and drives the area. I hope to get in some good bluegrass jamming somewhere on this trip. Bringing mandolin.



My main question is are the byways and travel routes choked up with motorcycles and/or RV's and such like in Yellowstone and other super popular summer areas? (Of course we could contribute to that as well with our touristy rental car driving, LOL)



Any flies/knats/mosquito problems in days/evenings during mid July?



Never been to this area, all is new to us. We are reconning everything quickly as we should be booking soon.



Thanks much, regards to the forum.

Mark