Claire Mollé talks with local athlete and activist Quinn Brett about how the outdoors can be more accessible to those with disabilities.

Claire and John drive up Trail Ridge Road to photograph the night sky.

Estes Park athlete Kevin Benes has is on a mission... to stand-up paddleboard every alpine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

SAVE THIS VIDEO FOR YOUR AUGUST TRIP TO ESTES PARK! Trust me, you’ll want to remember these dates.

August has officially been declared Arts Month in Estes Park, and there is so much to look forward to. We’re talking art of all kinds everywhere you look from visual art to wine, food, theater, mus...

THE ESTES PARK FUN FACT DUO IS BACK!
Claire and Trenton bring you another episode of “Only in Estes.” This one tells the story of the Lake Estes trail. These days, it feels like a staple of Estes Park history, but it's actually a fairly recent addition to our town. It's also the next chapter in ...

Join the Rocky Mountain Channel as we spend the day with KMAC Guides on their incredible Via Ferrata in Estes Park, Colorado.

Built into the cliffs just outside Rocky Mountain National Park, the Via Ferrata combines hiking, climbing, and breathtaking views into one unforgettable adventure. Guide...

Old Fall River Road is open for the Summer Season! We’ve got what you need to know, some interesting history, and some great stops along the way! Watch now here and on The Rocky Mountain Channel!

The Burroughs perform their "sweaty soul music" at the 2026 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park.

From humble beginnings covering soul standards in their unlikely hometown of Greeley, Colorado, The Burroughs have traversed a decade of growth and reinvention to become a band that defies odds an...

Looking for an easier way into Rocky Mountain National Park?
Skip the crowds and check out the Fall River Entrance on the north side of Estes Park!
Newly renovated entrance station
Typically shorter lines
Less than ¼ mile to the Fall River Visitor Center with National Park staff ready to help
Les...

Banshee Tree performs live at the 2026 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park.

Banshee Tree is a Colorado-based band that blends early jazz and swing with modern indie, trance, and psychedelic rock, creating a unique sound described as "gypsy trance funk". The band, originally from Boulder, CO, ...

This episode features Frihauf's acclaimed song, “One Thing Always Leads to Another,” which earned national recognition through the Tiny Desk Contest. NPR Music host and senior producer Robin Hilton praised Frihauf's “transcendent voice,” helping introduce the Colorado artist to audiences across t...

Michelle is back to talk about a flower that signals the start of summer here in Rocky and Estes. The Golden Banner is part of the pea family, and it's the same family that you'll find peanuts, string beans or lentils. That being said, golden banner is not edible. So please don't eat this flower!

Claire tells you everything you need to know about Bears in Estes Park.

Claire talks about everything you need to know about fire safety.

To protect and preserve the natural beauty of this
pristine environment, Rocky Mountain National Park has initiated systems
to optimize our experience. We simply need to plan ahead.

Rocky has now implemented a timed entry permit
system requiring reservations to access the Park
during its busiest...

Claire Molle tells you everything you need to know about Trail Ridge Road for the 2026 Summer Season.

We made our annual drive up Trail Ridge Road the morning after it opened for the season in May, 2026. Take a moment to enjoy the alpine scenery and wildlife ton the highest continuous paved road in North America.

Trenton and Claire dive into the story behind the Estes Park Riverwalk!
Today, the Riverwalk is one of the most loved parts of downtown Estes Park… but it actually took a devastating flood to spark the idea, and even then, bringing it to life was no easy task. In this episode, Claire and Trenton ...

The team at the Rocky Mountain Channel and Nick Mollé Productions is devastated by the loss of Nick Mollé - not just our founder, but the very heart and soul of the Rocky Mountain Channel. To some of us, Nick was our best friend and mentor; to others, he was the most admirable dad and husband.
As...

Colorado’s lower-than-normal snowpack this year is raising concerns about dry conditions and the need for extreme fire caution this summer. But reduced snowpack also affects river and stream levels across the state, with potential impacts on recreation in Estes Park. Here’s what it means for the ...

Baby season is beginning in Estes Park 🥹
You’ll start seeing baby elk, deer, and goslings all over town and around Rocky Mountain National Park in the next few weeks… and moose calves are coming soon. Yes, they are ADORABLE, but this is also one of the most stressful times for wildlife and theref...

In early May 2026, Estes Park received over 2 feet of snow in a 48 hour period. Here is a collection of videos we captured after the snow stopped falling.

Enjoy this serene footage of the Flower Moon setting behind the Rocky Mountains in the early morning hours of May 3rd, 2026.