By the time this issue hits your mailbox it hopefully will be summer at last. It seems to have been a long time coming this year.

Our issue this month will bring our readers that are not familiar with Thaddeus Lowe’s Civil War exploits a condensed version of this period in the life of one of America’s first airman.

Christopher Nyerges wrote a wonderful piece called They Live in the Sky and the Tops of the Trees.

Barbara Schultz was also kind enough to write a piece for the Echoes bringing us a insight to Thaddeus Lowe’s grand-daughter, Florence Lowe Barnes, also known as Pancho Barnes. Pancho was an aviatrix who’s exploits and character warrant your attention.

A slide show has been scheduled for July 27th. presented by Mrs. Schultz about Pancho. We have limited seating so reserve your seat now! Information is on page 6 of this issue.

Our next issue will feature the camps and trails of the surrounding area near Mt. Lowe. Hear about Camp Sierra, Switzer's, Oak Wilde, Opid’s and more. The great hiking era was an exciting time in southern California and what better time to explore our mountains than in our fall issue.