Amy Brecount White

Amy Brecount White is a travel writer, naturalist, novelist and college essay coach based in Arlington.
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Articles by This Contributor

Travel

In Pennsylvania, a Melodious Eco-Resort for Bird Lovers

Find fresh air and a slower pace with birding, nature hikes and charming small towns in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
Home & Design

How to Attract More Birds to Your Virginia Yard

North American bird populations have plummeted in the last 50 years. Our landscaping choices can help revive them.
Travel

Virginia’s River Realm Has Small-Town Vibes and Oysters Galore

This easygoing coastal area along the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay is a great place to wander, paddle, sail and chill.
Home & Design

Are Your Gardening Choices Hurting Arlington’s Ecosystem?

Many nonnative yard plantings do more harm than good to local wildlife. Here's what to plant and what to avoid.
Travel

Inside the Mind of Frank Lloyd Wright

Fallingwater isn't the only Wright structure in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. Here's a home tour for architecture enthusiasts.
Home & Design

Great Spaces: How to Make a Retaining Wall Barely Noticeable

A lush landscape design by Scott Brinitzer tricks the eye in Country Club Hills.
Home & Design

Honeybees Aren’t the Pollinators We Should Be Most Worried About

Native bees play a vital role in healthy ecosystems, and their populations are dwindling. They need our protection.
Lifestyle

Follow the Stars to Bethlehem PA, aka ‘Christmas City’

Whether you celebrate Christmas as a religious, secular or commercial holiday, this former steel town brings the magic.
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Education

Making School a ‘Happy Place’

John and Joyce Wanda grew up in poverty and left Uganda. Their commitment to education took them back.
Archives

Embrace the Rain: How and Why to Plant a Rain Garden

Stormwater issues are intensifying with climate change. Here's a way to beautify your yard, stave off flooding and possibly snag a tax break.
Arts & Entertainment

‘You Can Be an American But Not Always Feel Like You’re Seen as One’

Asian Americans were underrepresented in the stories of Wendy Shang's youth. Now she’s writing the books she always wanted to read.
Archives

How to Stop Fighting With Your Kids Over Homework

Is homework a constant source of tension in your household? Students and education experts offer advice to well-meaning parents.
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