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.

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...

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...

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 ...

One of our longest and most beloved traditions here at the Rocky Mountain Channel — the annual Catch the Glow Parade!

Lauren and Claire Molle host the magical 2024 Catch the Glow Parade featuring colorful floats, music and man on the Street interviews by none other than Scotty McDonald.

Take a minute to enjoy the breathtaking snowy scenery of Estes Park filmed early in the morning on November 27, 2024.

Michelle and Sean hike to the abandoned ghost town of Lulu City on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. They're not going to find any silver or gold on this hike, but they may find something much more rewarding.

Nick Mollé’s latest documentary, “Wild Ride” showcases the people of the Peak to Peak Highway, otherwise known as Colorado Highway 7. This eclectic mix of businesses, individuals and artists are pulled together into a story about this scenic stretch of highway.

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 ...

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!

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.

A 6.5 mile hike from the Ute Crossing Trailhead to Beaver Meadows Trailhead
Difficulty: Strenuous

Nick Mollé hikes the ancient Ute Trail, and is left with a different perspective on this strenuous descent through the alpine tundra, forest and meadow landscapes.

In January of 2023, songwriters of all levels and backgrounds came together to create Time, Space, Intention, and Community for the UpStream Songwriting Retreat in Estes Park, Colorado.

This is a behind the scenes look at the music, the stories and the special bonds that were made at this magica...

Nick tells the story about the ruins perched atop the Knoll overlooking the town.

Filmmaker, Sean Doherty, shares this remarkable story of two adorable moose twins and their close call with death.