Josh Duhamel Reveals What It's Like To Raise His Kids in Off-Grid 'Doomsday Prepper' Cabin: '

Josh Duhamel is opening up about why moving to a remote cabin in Minnesota has been one of the BEST decisions he’s ever made for his children. The 52-year-old actor, known for his roles in All My Children and Ransom Canyon, shares that his 11-year-old son, Axl, and 15-month-old Shepherd are learning life lessons they could NEVER get in Los Angeles – and it’s all thanks to the rugged, off-the-grid lifestyle they’re embracing!

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Duhamel revealed that the kids are getting hands-on experience with survival skills, from cutting firewood to figuring out how to fix a frozen septic tank. “These little lessons are what will stick with them forever,” says Josh. “You won’t find them doing that in L.A.!”

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But it’s not just the survival skills. Josh explains that living 40 miles from civilization has drastically lowered his blood pressure and given him a whole new appreciation for the simple things. “It’s not about the phone. It’s not about anything else. It’s about survival, and that’s the beauty of it.”

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The actor also spills on how his kids are LOVING their new off-grid life, from jet skiing to tubing on the lake, and why he believes it’s shaping them into more grounded, capable individuals. Don’t miss this eye-opening take on why Duhamel thinks moving to the wilderness was the BEST choice for his family!