Jan Wesner Childs

Bradenton

Reporter and Writer at Weather Channel

Reporter and writer for https://t.co/R9j3A1V9ME @weatherchannel. Proud to be a working journalist. Story ideas and feedback welcome.

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Articles

Where To See The Sea Turtles This Summer

1 week ago | nationalparkstraveler.org | Jan Wesner Childs

Summer is sea turtle nesting season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and national parks are a great place to catch a glimpse of these iconic sea creatures. Most nests are laid in the early summer months, and although it varies by species, most eggs hatch 45 to 60 days later. A few parks have special programs where you can learn more about sea turtles, or even watch mamas lumber ashore to lay their eggs at night or hatchlings make their way to the open water in the early morning.
Wildfire Breaks Out At Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve In Alaska

1 week ago | nationalparkstraveler.org | Jan Wesner Childs

Smokejumpers were quickly deployed to battle a wildfire at Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve along the border of eastern Alaska and Canada. The fire burned about 600 acres before light precipitation on May 26 helped tamp it down. Six smokejumpers who were fighting the fire with sprinklers and hoses demobilized but the fire will continue to be monitored. The blaze was named the Kathul Fire.
Yellowstone Roads Open For Summer

1 week ago | nationalparkstraveler.org | Jan Wesner Childs

Yellowstone National Park's Dunraven Pass, which runs between Canyon Village and Tower Fall in the Wyoming section of the park, is officially open for the summer season. "This means all roads in the park are open and accessible," a post on the park's Facebook account read. Most roads in Yellowstone are closed from early November to late April. The only one typically open in winter runs through the Montana section from Gardiner to Cooke City.
Goodbye Bullfrogs, Hello Turtles At Yosemite National Park

1 week ago | nationalparkstraveler.org | Jan Wesner Childs

A cacophony of croaking bullfrogs under a dark night sky might seem like one of nature's sweetest sounds. But not so much for turtles in Yosemite National Park. A new study shows a negative correlation between native Northwestern pond turtles in the park and the presence of invasive American bullfrogs.
Historic Lighthouse Keeper's Residence Restored At Dry Tortugas National Park

2 weeks ago | nationalparkstraveler.org | Jan Wesner Childs

Restoration and repairs continue at Dry Tortugas National Park, nearly eight years after Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage at the site. A recent social media post announced that work is complete on the historic Loggerhead Key Lighthouse keeper's residence, located on one of the seven small islands that make up the park.
What To Know About Rip Currents At National Parks And Seashores This Summer

2 weeks ago | nationalparkstraveler.org | Jan Wesner Childs

Frequent national park visitors are often aware of potential dangers such as wild animals, hot weather, and getting lost on hiking trails. But ahead of the busy summer season, park officials at national seashores and national lakeshores are warning of something that might not be as familiar: Rip currents. Rip currents are fast-moving channels of water that flow away from the beach.
Teen Dies Palm Beach County, Florida, Rip Current

1 month ago | weather.com | Jan Wesner Childs |Jonathan Erdman

Rip Current Safety: What To Look ForA 17-year-old drowned in a rip current at a South Florida beach Saturday. The incident happened at Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County, about 30 miles north of Fort Lauderdale. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department deputies were called to the scene shortly after 2 p.m. Three juveniles, two aged 17 and one aged 12, were caught in a rip current. Lifeguards and fire rescue personnel provided lifesaving CPR, according to the sheriff's department.
Blue Origin Celebrity Launch With Katy Perry, Gayle King

1 month ago | weather.com | Jan Wesner Childs

Mysterious Train Of Light Illuminates Mexico SkySinger Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King and four other women squealed in delight and awe as they launched into space Monday from West Texas, aboard a rocket built by Blue Origin. They were heard on a live feed exclaiming "The moon! The pink moon!" and making other observations about what they were seeing out the space capsule's windows during the 10-minute flight that soared to over 340,000 feet, or about 62 miles.
Earthquake Rattles Southern California

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jan Wesner Childs

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook parts of California Monday, including some areas around Los Angeles and San Diego. The quake was centered near the community of Julian, in the mountains about 45 miles northeast of San Diego. Several aftershocks followed. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was capable of causing minor damage near its epicenter, but there were no immediate reports of any impacts or injuries.
Sky Watch: What's Up In the April 14 - 21 Night Sky, Including A First Look At The Lyrid Meteor Shower

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jan Wesner Childs

From a chance to see some of the Lyrid Meteor Shower to Venus, Hydra, and Leo, mid-April stargazing doesn’t disappoint. Here’s our guide to what’s up in the night sky for the week of April 14 to April 21. When To See The Lyrid Meteor Shower, Plus Venus And SaturnMonday - Look for Mars and Jupiter in the Western sky around sunset. They’ll be visible all month.