The series centered on five orphans trying to survive as a family on the frontier in the area around what is now Grand Teton National Park near Jackson, Wyoming.

Their neighbor was Major Mapoy, a British cattle baron who wanted the Monroes' land.

[1] However he relented and allowed the Monroes to remain, after learning that their father staked a claim before the major’s arrival in the area.

[3] Filming took place on location in Jackson Hole, Wyoming[3] as well as Century City, California.

The DVD set includes all 26 original episodes from the series' single broadcast season.