Describing the construction of Ark Two as a feat carried out by Bruce Beach alone would be false. It’s true that his single-minded determination played a huge role in making the underground fort a reality, but he wouldn’t have been able to pull it off without the help of friends and volunteers.
As the project progressed, at least 50 people from Horning’s Mills, as well as members of the survivalist community, came together to take part in the planning and hard labor required to create the structure. But why would any well-balanced individual choose to take part in what seems like an insane project?