Somewhere in the Woods of Alta, California

A wild-feeling place might just offer rest to a wild-feeling heart. A view of traffic on eastbound Interstate 80 during heavy snow near Alta, California, United States on March 14, 2025. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images) Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. My hometown is like the letter “A” on a typewriter—most people can find it without looking but couldn’t point to it blindfolded. When I went away to college, I told people I was from Sacramento because that was the closest large city. If they asked what part of Sacramento, I’d say, “Up 80, towards Tahoe,” because Californians know where Lake Tahoe is. Want to see more of The Dispatch in Google search? Add Us as a Preferred Source More Where I'm From