Views We Love

The Tahoe Rim Trail holds a special place in many people’s hearts. Through the TRTA’s Adopt-a-Vista/ Adopt-a-Mile program members of our community can honor their loved ones or special occasions by dedicating an exceptional spot on the trail they hold dear. Here are this season’s adopted vistas and their heartfelt dedications. If you are interested in adopting a vista or a mile, contact Veronica Palmer at veronicap@tahoerimtrail.org

Sugarpine Spillway Vista

This summer Cori and Dave Lentz adopted The Sugarpine Spillway Vista. They chose to adopt this vista because of the special connection they have to the TRT. They found friendship, adventure, and new perspectives during their time on the TRT. They hope everyone finds the same nourishment for the soul, wonderment, and tremendous awe they find throughout the season on the TRT and at this vista. Looking out to the spillway in summer sunshine, winter snow, spring wildflowers, and autumn colors, reminds us how full our hearts are in this special place. Our cups runneth over.

—Cori and Dave Lentz

Casey’s Crest Vista

Castle Rock Vista was adopted this fall in loving memory of Casey Wright by his parents, David and Crisy Wright, and his friends. Now named Casey’s Crest, the vista is one of the most picturesque views of the Tahoe Valley and a perfect memorial for Casey. The vista is a short walk from his house where he and his family spent countless hours over their many years in Tahoe. Casey found peace in the mountains. He loved to backpack, mountain bike, snowshoe, walk his beloved dog Granite, and take endless pictures of what nature had to offer all around the Basin. If he met a new friend, he would convince them to come out on a hike to see the beauty. Casey always found joy seeing others feel the happiness of their surroundings. He also has a footprint on every foot of the TRT. But Casey connected wonderfully with people too—he was a voice of reason, a thoughtful source of support when others were in trouble, and always carried a relaxed sense of humor and peaceful demeanor. His soul lives among the treetops, in the understory forest, and now rests atop Casey’s Crest. Casey was a dear part of the Stateline community and will live on in the mountains and in our hearts. Casey Wright and Granite

Sugarpine Spillway Vista

Casey’s Crest