Explore with Care: Five Eco-Friendly Activities in Kent This Fall

September 11, 2024
Fall, Dine & Drink, Family Friendly, Farms & Markets, Outdoor Recreation, Shopping

While enjoying Washington’s great outdoors, you can explore more responsibly, too. Here are a few ideas for treading lightly and staying sustainable minded with a trip to Kent, Washington, this fall:

1. Shop for pumpkins in the fields at Carpinito Brothers rather than at a chain store. While you’re there, enjoy the corn maze, hay rides and other activities.

Heading to Carpinito Bros in Kent, Washington is one of Five eco-friendly activities you can do in the area this fall.

2. Join Kent Parks’ Green Kent volunteer work parties on Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. You can help remove invasive species, pick up litter and plant native species that improve conditions for salmon.

3. Enjoy the fall foliage from a bicycle rather than a car window. The Kent Valley Loop Trails are paved and flat. The Soos Creek Trail is a 6-mile paved ride along scenic wetlands and meadows. For a longer outing, head to the nearly 20-mile Green River Trail.

Heading out on the Soos Creek Trail in Kent, Washington is one of Five eco-friendly activities you can do in the area this fall.

4. Ride a Sound Transit train or bus from Kent Station to Seattle for a day exploring Pacific Northwest landmarks. The International District, Seattle waterfront, the Space Needle and Westlake Center are designated transit stops — or are within walking distance.

5. Support local farmers and restaurants by visiting places focused on fresh and regionally sourced ingredients:

  • Ludin Farm grows and sells fresh-cut flower bouquets at its roadside stand.
  • Duke’s Seafood is known for its 100% sustainable seafood, including Dungeness crab, prawns and wild salmon. The restaurant also seeks out beef, produce and wine from Washington state.
  • Vinason Pho (Vietnamese) partners with local and eco-friendly sources to craft pho, spring rolls, Bahn Mi and more. The bone broth, made from pasture-raised, antibiotic-free beef bones, cooks for 24 hours.
  • Maza Grill serves only fresh zabiah halal meats. Simple, clean, fresh and natural are the focus of Maza’s Pakistani and Mediterranean dishes such as steaks, piri piri chicken, kebabs and gyros.
  • Wild Wheat Bakery makes a variety of artisan bread daily from fresh, local ingredients. Stop by for coffee ground in-house and a hearty breakfast entrée or a sandwich and sweets while exploring downtown Kent.

Consider more eco-friendly activities as you plan your fall travel. Get itinerary inspiration and convenient overnight stay options in Kent.

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