Upper Echo News Today

Back in 2022, we sat down and made a list of all the hikes we hoped to accomplish that year, one for every month. But 12 trails weren't nearly enough. By the time we reached December, we'd come up with a whole new set of hikes to add to our 2023 bucket list. And now here we are, at the start of 2024...

The Sierra Nevada is dotted with hundreds of lakes that even the most intrepid hiker could spend a lifetime discovering. For the nature enthusiast, seeking out the varied blue hues of their waters, unique surrounding…

The Sierra Nevada is dotted with hundreds of lakes that even the most intrepid hiker could spend a lifetime discovering. For the nature enthusiast, seeking out the varied blue hues of their waters, unique surrounding...

After 50 days, the Caldor Fire continues to to burn in El Dorado and Alpine Counties. It is currently measured at 221,775 acres and is 91 percent contained. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 782 structures have been destroyed, 35 structures are threatened, and 81 structures have been damaged.