u/Belgian-Maligator

Thanks for putting up with all ,y questions.

Looking online, the whale watching tours seems fairly affordable to the point where if I didn’t see a whale, heck, for 30-50 bucks a boat ride would be cool enough as is.

However, can anyone share experiences from early September? Websites offer different information on whale migrations during that time.

Would a 70-200mm lens suffice for reach? I’d like to get some solid photos of these creatures.

Do you have a favorite company that runs these charters?

Hi all. Debating on Oregon coast and mount hood vs Maine for late August to early sept. Plan would be maybe fly in to Portland, photograph lighthouses, and hike a few days in Acadia and see bar harbor.

What are general crowds and conditions like? And fyi, I typically wake up at 4am to start hikes, and plan my trips in week days rather than weekends.

Thoughts on Maine coast vs Oregon coast?

Hi everyone. Hope you are all having a great day. I am from south Florida. Planning a mount hood to Oregon coast (cannon beach to Newport and back) vs a trip to Acadia Maine. My days free so far are Aug 31 to sept 5th.

Any red flags in Oregon for this date? Am I better off going to Maine?

Any advice and info GREATLY appreciated. Of note: my goal is hiking, sight seeing, and bird / wildlife photography