Lawless Island

After losing one of its own, Port Protection tries to move forward.[National Geographic]

Spring in Port Protection brings new obstacles and opportunities.

Residents of Port Protection use both brain and brawn to survive.[National Geographic]

The residents of Port Protection build a life-changing tool.[National Geographic]

In the small village of Port Protection, natural beauty and freedom come with their challenges.[National Geographic]

At summer's height, Port Protection residents scour both land and sea to stock up on winter protein.[National Geographic]

With the help of the locals, a newcomer begins construction on his cabin in a remote corner of Alaska.[National Geographic]

The citizens of Port Protection race to build shelter for their newest resident before the brutal and unforgiving winter hits the town.[National Geographic]

An up-close look at the lives and struggles of the residents of Port Protection, Alaska.[National Geographic]

With winter near, Matt trudges through a fierce storm on a quest for deer.[National Geographic]

Only a few succeed in bringing home nature's bounty.[National Geographic]

Residents of Port Protection, Matt, Sam and Carl race against the tide to ensure the seaworthiness of Matt's home on the water.[National Geographic]

The citizens of Port Protection give back to their community.[National Geographic]

A world of beauty with the security of community without the constraints of bureaucracy.[National Geographic]