Otto and his son Eivin’s pursuit of ptarmigan proved disastrous, while Atz Lee and Jane journeyed through Jane’s history, eventually traveling to the isolated island of Adak in hopes of finding caribou. Meanwhile, driven by a pioneer's inst…

The family faced their first encounters with predators threatening the homestead, requiring Otto and Charlotte’s vigilance. Meanwhile, Atz Lee and Jane journeyed to Lake Louise in pursuit of the legendary, enormous lake trout. Back home, At…

Driven by urgency, Atz Lee and Jane hurried to assist another family struggling on the frontier. Meanwhile, Atz Sr. sought out an isolated location to secure his houseboat home. Back at their own settlement, Otto, Eivin, and Levi set about …

A fierce, underground coal fire blazes on Kilcher beach, demanding the immediate attention of Otto and Eivin as they struggle to contain it. Meanwhile, Atz Sr. embarks on what may be the most unusual bear hunt he’s ever undertaken, while Ja…

For the spring cattle drive up at the Head of the Bay, Otto fashioned a small enclosure for calves; Atz Lee and Jane installed a renewable energy system at their isolated cabin; Atz Senior constructed a smoker to safeguard the bounty from h…

Atz Lee constructed a bridge, only to find himself face-to-face with a wild animal deep within the wilderness. Meanwhile, Otto’s hay harvest was threatened with an abrupt end when a breakdown left his tractor inoperable, compelling him to i…

Each Thanksgiving, the Kilcher family gathers at Atz Sr.’s unique floating home, the Yuletide. Rooted in cherished customs, everyone contributes a personal touch – whether it’s a dish prepared from the homestead's bounty or even a treasured…

Atz Lee traveled to Perl Island with the intention of building a home for a friend. Tensions rose as Otto, Eivin, and Levi labored together to relocate an aged workshop cabin onto Otto’s land. Meanwhile, Tela erected a fence in preparation …

As Christmas approached, singer Jewel Kilcher marked her son’s passage into adulthood with a festive gathering. Meanwhile, Atz Lee persevered through increasingly harsh conditions as he assisted Grady in constructing a home on the remote is…

With an impending typhoon looming, the Kilcher family launched a significant combined sea and land operation to complete Grady’s cabin on Perl Island. Meanwhile, Charlotte and August constructed a dedicated outdoor enclosure, hoping to dete…

To protect neighborhood wildlife, Charlotte and August constructed a secure outdoor enclosure for their pet cats.

This Christmas marks a special occasion: the very first Couples Secret Santa. The Kilcher family have documented their efforts as they create imaginative, handcrafted gifts for one another.

Atz Lee and his father embark with Jane on a sweeping horse ride through the rolling foothills. Meanwhile, Eivin constructs a unique, motorized cart for Findlay, while Otto, Charlotte, and August scramble to mend a broken fence following an…

Otto and Levi installed a wind generator at the isolated cabin, while Atz Lee and Jane assisted homesteader Mike in transforming an abandoned city dwelling into a rustic retreat. Tela received support from the Kilcher family as she worked t…

The annual autumn cattle drive became unexpectedly dramatic when a horse caught itself in a live electrical fence. Elsewhere, Eivin and Levi embarked on a challenging rock-climbing venture, determined to open up access to a promising new hu…

Following a sudden crisis at sea, Otto and August contacted Eivin by radio, requesting assistance. Back ashore, Atz Sr. found himself weighing a difficult decision: whether to remain on the Yuletide farm or return to the family’s original h…

The *Constructor*, crippled and adrift, now rests in the hands of Otto and his tight-knit team – a crew composed of family and friends – who must find a way to restore the vital vessel for years to come. Meanwhile, seasoned hunter Eivin gui…