Nick Mollé teams up with environmental experts seeking to save a critical natural resource from a rapidly changing climate. The watershed of the Rocky Mountains is under alert as this natural alpine reservoir is disappearing.

Roundtrip Length: 6 mi Difficulty: Moderate

Sean joins Michelle and her mother Joan on an early morning hike to Bridal Veil Falls. Along the way Michelle shares her knowledge about all the different wildflowers you'll see, including one that is deadly to humans.

Whether you're drawn by the hi...

Claire and her sister Lauren show off their singing skills during karaoke night at Lonigans Pub & Grill in Estes Park.

Take a moment and relax while watching stunning scenery and wildlife in Rocky including Chasm Falls, Sheep Lakes, osprey, moose, marmot, an adorable elk calf, a very determined beaver, baby geese and bighorn sheep crossing the road.

Witness the Rockies awakening from above the tree line on this relaxing early morning drive up Trail Ridge Road.

Claire Mollé reports from a press conference that took place in Estes Park on May 28, 2025 with Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper, Congressman Joe Neguse and retired RMNP superintendent Darla Sidles.
The leaders spoke the fight to protect public lands and the federal agencies that oversee them. 

Take a moment and relax while watching beautiful snowy scenery in Estes Park, an osprey catching a fish, a blue heron catching a tiger salamander, a beaver colony, elk and early morning views of the Stanley Hotel.

Watch the replay of Rocky Mountain Channel's live coverage of the 2025 Estes Park Duck Race, hosted by Claire Mollé. This exciting event featured live music and the iconic release of 13,000 rubber ducks into Fall River. Comedian and actor Patrick Warburton took center stage as the Grand Marshal, ...

Claire visits Kirks Flyshop and talks with Addy Bien about why she thinks fishing is for everyone.

Experience the pinnacle of outdoor adventure when you book an Estes Park fly fishing trip and guided Rocky Mountain National Park tours through Kirks Flyshop. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty...

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...

In this moving episode, viewers meet Christy DeLorme, owner of Mountain Top Childcare, who shares how the preschool's future was in jeopardy when the property faced being sold and potentially turned into a storage facility. Thanks to the 6E lodging tax funds and the Town of Estes Park’s commitmen...

In this powerful episode of the Rocky Mountain Channel Podcast, host Claire Molle sits down with two trailblazing content creators—Nelson Holland (@FatBlackandGettinIt) and Alex Haraus—whose passion for the outdoors is matched only by their dedication to protecting it. From going viral on TikTok ...

As we enter spring in Estes Park, take a moment to relax and enjoy a beautiful sunrise at Lake Estes, the return of piebald elk, turkeys in Rocky, an osprey and a bald eagle.

Nick Mollé talks about his powerful new PBS documentary, Water: The Sacred Gift, and why he thinks people should rethink their relationship with water and consider the broader implications of climate change on wildlife, ecosystems, and communities.

Take a moment and relax to these beautiful winter images of a nighttime star timelapse, a winter morning on the tundra, elk taking over our local campground, a moose eating willow, and gorgeous winter scenery at Lily Lake.

Claire Mollé celebrates our homegrown whiskey distilleries at the 2025 Whiskey Warm Up.

Sipping local whiskeys in front of a fire in the Rocky Mountains doesn't get much better than this! This highlight video includes interviews with attendees, event organizer, Kevin McDonald, and local musician...

This new docu-series explores the impact of affordable housing and childcare solutions on Estes Park’s essential workforce. Through personal stories, the series highlights how local initiatives, funded by an expanded lodging tax, are helping workers stay in the community they love. The first epis...

On March 1, 2025 hundreds of protesters gathered in Rocky Mountain National Park to oppose the recent firings of approximately 1,000 National Park Service and over 3,000 U.S. Forest Service employees nationwide.

Claire Mollé from the Rocky Mountain Channel reports from the protest.

Take a moment and relax to these beautiful winter images of a frozen Dream Lake, a pair of Bald Eagles making their distinct high-pitched calls, mule deer and elk.

Singer/Songwriter, Alexa Wildish, performs at Lonigans in Estes Park for the 2025 Upstream Songwriting Retreat.

Alexa grew up in a musical family, and her dad's passion for collecting vintage guitars inspired Alexa's love for acoustic stringed instruments, which led to her playing guitar and oct...

Singer/Songwriter, Clay Rose, performs at Lonigans in Estes Park for the 2025 Upstream Songwriting Retreat.

Clay Rose was born to a draft-dodging pot farmer on the lam, and a country songwriter. What did these two have in common? They both did business with Willie Nelson. Clay’s mother, Donna Fa...

Highlights from day one of the first annual Skijor competition in Estes Park, Colorado!

What is Skijor you ask? Estes Park Skijor is a thrilling contest in which skiers are towed at high speeds by a horse and rider team, navigating a challenging course that features gates, jumps, and various obs...

Highlights from day two of the first annual Skijor competition in Estes Park, Colorado!

What is Skijor you ask? Estes Park Skijor is a thrilling contest in which skiers are towed at high speeds by a horse and rider team, navigating a challenging course that features gates, jumps, and various obs...

Welcoming the first class of inductees into the hall, the hour-long special captures the essence of a genre deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly evolving. Step into the intimate setting of this inaugural celebration featuring icons such as Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Judy Collins, The Indigo ...