Sam Carlson, affectionately known as “The Engineer” on National Geographic’s Port Protection, is a long-standing resident of the remote Alaskan community. Born on March 24, 1959, in Alaska, Sam spent much of his youth on Prince of Wales Island. Raised in...
Gary Muehlberger (1945–2021) was a cherished figure in the remote Alaskan community of Port Protection and a standout personality on the National Geographic reality series Life Below Zero: Port Protection. Born on December 15, 1945, in Washington, USA, he lived a...
Life in Port Protection, Alaska, isn’t for the faint of heart. This remote village, hidden deep within the forests of Prince of Wales Island, is home to fewer than 100 residents who survive without road access, grocery stores, or modern conveniences....
