The Doomsday Preppers Preaching Deep In the Ozark Mountains

The Doomsday Preppers Preaching Deep In the Ozark Mountains

Nestled in the American Midwest is an often overlooked region of dense forests and mountains: the Ozarks. A place where you can easily detach from society and must learn to fend for yourself, it’s no surprise the Ozarks are home to a few serious prepper communities, teaching and practicing survival skills—often with an eye toward the end times. In 2021, VICE visited and spoke with some of the members of the Shofarians, a religious community of p…