Claire finds out she's not the only Claire in town, but lucky for her this Claire just happens to be a popular restaurant with some of the best views in Estes Park!

Songwriter and musician Jon Pickett speaks to the calming powers that rivers provide him, and performs his song, appropriately named "River".

Claire witnesses first hand the world famous elk rut in Estes Park and Rocky. She also shares some tips and tricks on how you can have the best elk rut viewing experience while visiting.

Lauren and Claire are back for a day of fun at the one and only Rocky Mountain Gateway! You can do everything you want and more at just this one location!

Biologist, Michelle Gibbons, dives into the science of fall colors and why some years are more vibrant and colorful than others.

Photographer John Berry embarks on a mission to create a time lapse of the Milky Way Galaxy at his favorite alpine lake in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Along the way, he discusses his life struggles and the work that goes into creating timelapses in the mountains.

Local Estes Park musician Sophie Frankel talks about hiking deep into the Never Summer Wilderness with her small guitar, and her fellow friends and bandmates, Joe Maynes and John Berry. All three are in local band, Stepmother Nature.

Estes Park musician Joe Maynes performs a cover of the Tyler Childers song "Featured Indians" in the Never Summer Wilderness of the Colorado Rockies, and talks about his passion for music.

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, 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, 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...

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. 

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...

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 ...

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.

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...