Matt Carlson brings his daughter Shipley to the Port Protection school to experience more of the community. New episodes of Port Protection: Alaska air Tuesdays at 9/8c on National Geographic. | Life Below Zero

Breanna Miethe and Oliver Johnson measure and prep anchor lines to prepare to secure their floathouse. New episodes of Port Protection: Alaska air Tuesdays at 9/8c on National Geographic. | Life Below Zero

Carl and Morgan prepare to pull barrels underneath their float house. New episodes of Port Protection and #LifeBelowZero Next Generation air Tuesday nights starting at 8/7c on National Geographic. | National Geographic TV

Sam and Squibb test the fire pump and hose to confirm the water pressure is sufficient. New episodes of Port Protection and #LifeBelowZero Next Generation air Tuesday nights starting at 8/7c on National Geographic. | National Geographic TV

The dark days of winter have arrived in Port Protection, Alaska, but residents like this man use the remaining daylight to go treasure hunting in an old boat house. #PortProtection | National Geographic TV

Tim 'Curly' Leach helps his neighbor, Mary Miller cut down some dangerous trees on her property. A new episode of Port Protection: Alaska airs Tuesday at 9/8c on National Geographic. | Life Below Zero