Tom Freeland grew up around the gorgeous blue hue of Turquoise in Ranching and mining (not necessarily in that order) were the top streams of income for residents in his hometown. He grew up around natives who sold their turquoise jewelry on rugs at parks and highway rest stops. Tom's father taught him and his siblings the art of jewelry making - a skill he passed along to his children and a select few who have taken his classes.
ANACORTES — Downtown Anacortes exploded with color and joyful noise Saturday as Anacortes Pride hosted its second annual parade and celebration along Commercial Avenue and in Causland Park.