The Discovery show depicts what it's like to be in the heart of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Cast member Ashley Selden has informed viewers on her blog that Discovery has "shelved" The Last Alaskans, even though the network hasn't made an official announcement to that effect. The program's fourth season (Season 4), which debuted on November 25, 2018, aired through January 27 of the following year. 

But this was the final time the reality show about the woods was shown on our TVs. The show was scheduled to premiere in November 2020, as anticipated by fans.

Ashley announced the termination of the program on her blog on June 11. Alyssa said: 

“Many have wondered why it was canceled and if there is any hope of its eventual return. Discovery Channel didn’t have the common courtesy to inform us that they were shelving the series, let's allow explain their reasons for doing so.  Hell, they never even bothered with an explanation for their many disgruntled customers, though the strong negative reaction to its cancellation must have been impossible for even them to ignore.”

In this article, we will learn if Discovery canceled The Last Alaskans, Why the Lewis family is no longer on The Last Alaskans, and where they are now? 

What is The Last Alaskans about?

"The Last Alaskans" is a reality television series that debuted in 2015 on Animal Planet. On April 12, 2016, the Discovery Channel aired the second season. On November 25, 2018, the fourth season began on the Discovery Channel. The show covers the lives of many families and people who are among the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's last remaining occupants in Alaska. Because of a rule implemented in 1980, only a restricted number of families are permitted to dwell in the region. The Lewis family (consisting of husband Ray, wife Cindy, and their daughters), the Korth family (consisting of Heimo, his wife Edna, and their daughters), the Salitros family (consisting of Tyler and Ashley), and the Seldens family (consisting of Bob and his daughter Jessie) are the main characters in the series. These folks live in the refuge and rely on subsistence hunting and fishing for a living. 

The show provides an intimate and immersive insight into their everyday lives, highlighting their problems, achievements, and the difficulties they encounter living in one of Alaska's most remote and hostile places. It focuses on their efforts to preserve their way of life, maintain their connection to nature, and pass along their traditions and talents to future generations. "The Last Alaskans" shows viewers the beauty and roughness of the Alaskan wilderness, as well as the profound bonds these families have with the land and animals that surround them. The show delves into issues such as survival, self-sufficiency, and the constant struggle to preserve a traditional way of life in the face of modern problems and encroachment. 

"The Last Alaskans" has received accolades for its realism, spectacular cinematography, and gripping stories of the families portrayed during its run. It has a devoted following and offers viewers a unique viewpoint on living in the Alaskan tundra. 

About Lewis Family 

There are five members in Lewis Family. Ray Lewis is the patriarch of the Lewis family. Ray is married to Cindy, and the couple has three beautiful kids named Molly, Emma, and Sarah Lewis. Ray and Cindy are both Alaska natives. The couple was born and raised in Alaska and are well-versed in the landscape and environment. The Lewis family appeared in the reality TV series The Last Alaskans with more than 30 years of expertise. Their first appearance was in the first episode of the series, No Man's Land. The episode first aired on May 25, 2015. Their first visit was a big success, and people flocked to the Lewis clan.  

•  Why the Lewis family is no longer on The Last Alaskans? 

The Lewis family vanished from view during the third season of the show after making frequent appearances in the first and second seasons. Fans were alarmed by this and feared the worse. When it was subsequently revealed that Ray and his family had been removed from the show, Discovery validated their worries. Additionally, the channel released an explanation. Ray's enthusiasm for houseboats was evident during the previous seasons of the show. He finished building the boat he was working on after the second season ended and carried the family across the waters of Alaska. Producers found it annoying to incorporate them in the series as Ray began to spend more time at sea than on land. Ray didn't fit the show's premise because he wasn't longer residing in the Alaskan refuge. The Lewis family was thus removed from the series. 

• Where is Lewis's family now? 

The Lewis family is still at the houseboat. The family hasn't given much information about where they are now since leaving the sanctuary three years ago. The other daughters of Ray and Cindy have moved to the mainland, but they still reside aboard the boat with their youngest daughter, Sarah. In Oregon, Molly relocated to the south and began working as an excursion leader. Emma, however, teamed up with Charlie Jagow and began working with sled dogs.