Life in Port Protection, Alaska, is a constant negotiation with nature. Located on Prince of Wales Island, this isolated community of about 100 souls knows self-sufficiency is not a lifestyle choice, but a necessity. No roads, no governing body, no law enforcement – it’s just the residents, the wilderness, and the ever-present challenge of survival.
In this Tuesday’s episode of “Port Protection Alaska,” the focus is on Curly. He’s managed to bag a deer, which in most places would be cause for simple celebration. But in Port Protection, even success comes with a hefty side of hard work. Getting the deer back home, across the unforgiving terrain, presents its own set of problems.
National Geographic’s cameras capture not just the practicalities of this lifestyle but also the spirit of the community that makes it work. It’s a place where neighbors depend on each other, where helping hands are as valuable as hunting rifles. “Port Protection Alaska” offers a window into a world few experience, showing the beauty and the harsh reality of carving out a life on the edge of civilization. Tune in Tuesday, April 29 at 9:00 PM ET on National Geographic.
