is a popular docuseries on the Discovery Channel that follows the residents of McCarthy , a remote frontier town in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park [1, 2].
Jeremy Keller, a homesteader committed to preserving the off-grid, self-sufficient lifestyle of the wilderness [1, 5]. Key Facts: Edge of Alaska
The town sits next to the abandoned Kennecott Copper Mine , which serves as a major backdrop for the series [5]. is a popular docuseries on the Discovery Channel
It is one of the most isolated towns in America, accessible only by a 60-mile treacherous dirt road or bush plane [4]. Key Facts: The town sits next to the
The show centers on the struggle between two conflicting visions for the town's future:
Neil Darish, who aims to turn the town into a tourist destination by restoring historic structures [2, 5].
McCarthy, Alaska, which has a year-round population of fewer than 50 people [2, 4].