The Absurd Reason Why This Family Lives In Isolation 11 Months of the Year

100 Miles From the Nearest Town

Though David doesn't necessarily consider their lifestyle "isolated," the nearest town of Ruby, Alaska is 100 miles away. It only has about 160 residents, which is astoundingly small. Even if they wanted to, their options for socialization are incredibly slim.

Only a Few Visitors

The Atchleys have lived in the Alaskan wilderness for nearly two decades, and during the entire time, they've only ever had a handful of visitors. One of those was photographer Ed Gold, who documented their unique way of life for BBC...