There are many things to do in Alaska, that require a drive frm Alaska Birch Cottages: salt-water fishing for salmon or halibut from Whittier, Seward or Homer; flightseeing round Mt. McKinley from Talkeetna; river rafting; visit reindeer and musk ox farms; visit an Iditarod musher, socialise with his dogs/puppies and hear wonderful stories from the Iditarod trail; visit an old partly-restored gold mine, Independence Mine at Hatcher Pass; hiking at Hatcher Pass; climb the Butte in Palmer to name a few.