Sean, Michelle, John and Claire experience first hand that the alpine tundra is indeed the "Land of Extremes" as they tackle a challenging hike to the summit of Mount Ida.

Hiking on the alpine tundra feels like you’re walking on top of the world, and one of the best ways to experience that is hi...

Biologist, Michelle Gibbons, warns us about another highly poisonous plant.
Aconitum columbianum, also known as monkshood, is a member of the Buttercup family and is extremely poisonous. Nazis reportedly used the Aconitine in this flower to make poisonous bullets during World War II.

Biologist, Michelle Gibbons, introduces us to some of the flowers you will find in the subalpine life zone of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Hike with us to the only surviving fire lookout structure in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Roundtrip Length - 9.6 miles
Highest Elevation - 9,923 Feet
Elevation Gain - 1,635 feet

Fire suppression in national parks and forests has a long and evolving history, transitioning from early practices o...

Biologist, Michelle Gibbons, tells the story of this tough and resilient cushion plant found on the alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park

Biologist, Michelle Gibbons, shares some cool facts about Colorado's State Flower.

Biologist, Michelle Gibbons, talks about her favorite alpine flower.

With bright yellow flower heads that are 2-3 inches in diameter, these are the largest flowers that grow on the alpine tundra. To help protect their flower heads from the strong winds found above treeline, this flower has a uni...

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...

Shinyribs brings their Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B funk, and horn- driven Memphis Soul to Estes Park with a blistering performance at the 2025 Friends of Folk Festival.

The Austin-based nine-piece (sometimes 10-piece) supergroup is led by Kevin Russell, the charismatic frontman with colorful su...

Stepmother Nature performs their Mountain Funk for the Soul at the 2025 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park, CO.

Stepping beyond conventional love songs, Stepmother Nature explores the theme of chosen love—celebrating the authentic connections that resonate deeply in a world lacking authentic...

The Burroughs perform their sweaty soul music at the 2025 Friends of Folk Festival.

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 and transcends cat...

Salome Songbird perform at the 2025 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park, CO.

At a glance another string band, Salomé Songbird has been honing their distinct take on acoustic music – self described as scathing lullabies – for live audiences around Colorado. Band Members Ariele Macadangdang, Jo...

River Mann performs at the 2025 Friends of Folk Festival in Estes Park, CO.

Whether you are a boat lost at sea or a soul in need of warmth, River Mann is here to ferry you across the waters. Led by singer-songwriter William Thomas, this exciting new project out of Colorado’s vibrant music scene ...

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 ...