Ep 5. New Horizons
- May 6, 2021
In Homestead Rescue: Raney Ranch season 1 episode 5 titled "New Horizons," Marty, Misty, and Matt Raney head to a remote area of Alaska to help a family struggling to survive in the wilderness. The Hill family, consisting of mother Katy, son Daniel, and daughter Rosie, have been living on their 50-acre homestead for a year. They moved to Alaska in search of a new start after a traumatic event in their previous life.
The Raneys arrive to find that the family is struggling to make ends meet. They have no electricity, no running water, and limited food supplies. The Raneys quickly site out a plan to help the Hills by building a greenhouse and a root cellar. This will allow the family to grow their own food and preserve it for the winter months.
To make things even more difficult, the family has no road access to their homestead. Everything must be transported by boat or on foot. The Raneys quickly realize that the family is in desperate need of a bridge over the river that runs through their property. They make plans to construct a suspension bridge that will allow the family to transport supplies and livestock to their homestead easily.
In addition to these major projects, the Raneys also help the Hills with smaller tasks like constructing a chicken coop and installing solar panels. These small tasks will help the family become sustainable and self-sufficient in the long run.
As they work on these projects, the Raneys get to know the Hill family and hear their heartbreaking story. Katy, a widow, lost her husband and Daniel’s father to cancer. The family was struggling to cope with the loss when an arsonist burned down their home and killed their dog. To make matters worse, Katy’s house insurance lapsed just weeks before the fire.
The Hills’ story is a sobering reminder of the challenges that homesteaders face. The Raneys are determined to do everything in their power to help the Hills thrive in their new home and create a new future for themselves.
As the episode progresses, the Raneys encounter major setbacks and challenges like inclement weather and an unexpected need to help keep the farming family connected to the outside world. As always, the Raneys rise to the occasion and work together to overcome these hurdles.
By the end of the episode, the Hills are well on their way to becoming self-sufficient and thriving in their remote Alaskan homestead. The Raneys have made a lasting impact on this family by helping them overcome their challenges and get on the path to a brighter future.
Overall, Homestead Rescue: Raney Ranch season 1 episode 5 is a heartwarming and inspiring story of a family’s resilience and the power of community to help others in need. The Raneys continue to showcase their dedication to helping homesteaders and their unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.
