If there is one individual in Estes Park whose passion goes to the outer limits of his work, it is Scott Rashid. Scott has spent his entire life studying and saving wild birds. Owls in particular, are the beneficiaries of his tireless and yes relentless dedication.
Project OwlNet which involves S...

Big Meadows is a fun, scenic hike that is teaming with new life as a result of the 2020 wildfires. The hike begins at the Green Mountain Trailhead about 2.5 miles north of the Grand Lake entrance to Rocky.

With only 740 feet of elevation gain, this moderate trek passes through a burn scar from ...

Chain Station performs at the 2024 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park, CO.

Chain Station is a 4-piece, high-energy, get 'em out on the dance floor stringband from the Front Range of Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

Magic performs at the 2024 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park, CO.

A live music tribute to the sounds of Peter, Paul and Mary.
Featuring Brad Fitch, Melinda Morris and Steve Tice.

Future Joy performs at the 2024 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park, CO.

Future Joy is a Future-Funk hybrid duo hailing from wherever their mobile RV stage is parked.
Planting their home base roots in both Denver, CO and St. Petersburg, FL has allowed Emily Cooper & Zach Simms to travel the ...

Take a moment and relax to the peaceful sights and sounds of Bierstadt Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Shinyribs performs at the 2024 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park, CO.

Shinyribs defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn- driven Memphis Soul, country twang, border music, big band swing, and roots-rock. The Austin-based nine-piece (sometimes 10-piece)...

Take a moment to enjoy these beautiful nature scenes in Moraine Park as the Big Thompson River overflows and the wildflowers bloom.

Take a moment to experience a peaceful June morning at the West Side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The Colorado River is overflowing from the annual spring runoff while the bull moose begin to grow their antlers and coyotes hunt for food.

Take a moment to enjoy this video of two newborn elk calves in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Take a trip up Trail Ridge Road right after it opened on June 1, 2024.

Relax and take a moment to watch some of the beautiful wildlife we filmed in Rocky Mountain National Park during the month of May, 2024. Included in this video are bighorn sheep, moose, elk and turkeys.

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 b...

We hike the highest continuous paved road in North America before it opens to vehicles, and also get a chance to witness the plowing of Trail Ridge Road.

Watch the 2024 Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival which took place on May 4th.

The starting line is the Fall River outside Nicky’s Resort & the Wapiti Colorado Pub and happens at 1:00 PM sharp! You won’t want to miss it – watching 10,000+ ducks start the race is a sight to behold!

The ducks w...

Two young bull elk spar in the snow while an older bull watches.
Even as late as February some bull elk can be seen sparring or playing around to help them practice and grow for the next rutting season.

Take a moment to watch this footage of these majestic bald eagles that have taken up residence in Estes Park. These amazing raptors have made a remarkable comeback after the prohibition of DDT pesticides which inhibited their ability to produce healthy eggs.

Celebrate our homegrown distilleries in this highlight video from the 2023 Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival

Held in the Estes Park Event Center every October, this festival showcases the finest spirits the Colorado Rockies has to offer. The event also features live music, bar games, talks f...

The Special Consensus Perform Life Stories at the 2023 SnowyGrass Music Festival in Estes Park.

The Special Consensus is a bluegrass band that has achieved a contemporary sound in over four decades of performing, making their music a modern classic. Band leader and founder Greg Cahill is a recip...

Early pioneer settlers Joel and Patsy Estes came to Estes Park to fulfill a dream. How fitting that their great, great, great grandson, Pete Estes built his dream home library here in Estes Park!

Take a moment to enjoy the spectacular winter scenery of The Loch in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Filmmaker, Sean Doherty, and his wife, Michelle, return to Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming to hike the Gap Lakes Trail, and during the hike they learn some surprising differences between the Pika here and in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Take a moment to enjoy this video of our beautiful White Christmas Eve here in Estes Park!

We want to wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas from Nick Mollé and the Rocky Mountain Channel!