Pirates of the Willamette

Two authentic replicas of 18th century pirate ships, one used for Disney's recent Pirates of the Caribbean movie , were part of the annual Rose Festival in Portland . These US Coast Guard certified ships sail from Canada to Mexico in summer festivals to week long educational cruises for youths. Learn more from one of their websites at Historical Seaport.org.

Japanese Garden

Portland's Japanese Garden is an authentic formal garden on 5 1/2 acres built in 1967 , using the 3 primary elements in it's classic design: stone(stucture), water (life force) and plants (tapestry of the four seasons).

View from Sellwood Bridge