Every year the elk literally take over the town of Estes Park during the world famous elk rut. These are some highlights of the elk rut activity we filmed around town including an elk traffic jam!

A front row seat to the sights and sounds of the world-famous elk rut, filmed on September 11, 2024, in Rocky Mountain National Park.

We were able to capture this footage of one of the very first elk rut activity of the season in Moraine Park on August 27th, 2023. During the rut, the bull elk gather cows and calves into groups called harems. Bull elk also bugle to attract cows and use it as a deterrent for other male elk compet...

Amber Browning-Coyle is back in Estes Park, and this time she's ready to explore everything that fall in the Rockies has to offer. With the help of her friend, Nick Mollé, Amber gets a front row seat to the world-famous elk rut, and finally gets to the bottom of what's behind all this bugling and...

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.

One of the most beautiful times to visit Rocky is during the Fall Colors in September and October. Here's a short film showcasing the breathtaking scenery you will witness.

Enjoy over thirty minutes of clips and educational shorts featuring this majestic animal. Elk are among the largest and most abundant wild animals in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Every year Estes & Rocky are treated to one of the great events in nature, the elk rut!

We're back with more elk rut action in Rocky Mountain National Park! There's lots of bugling in this video as our resident bull elk has to fend off competing bulls trying to court his harem.

A bull elk has trouble keeping his harem close by while another bull distracts him.

Stop what you're doing and watch this black bear eating berries and getting ready for hibernation in Rocky Mountain National Park. During the fall bears need 20,000 calories a day to gain enough fat to survive the winter without eating or drinking.

Rivers of the Rockies explores the rivers of the northern Colorado Rocky Mountains including the mighty Colorado River and the life it supports in Rocky Mountain National Park. Tracing the source of our streams, Rivers takes us to some of the most beautiful and inspirational destinations from the...

This place is wild! Like really wild! Let’s keep it that way.
Watching wildlife is a rewarding experience when done with respect and admiration. In this video, Nick Mollé will share some helpful wildlife viewing tips.

This is the most in-depth video available on Rocky Mountain National Park.
​Nick Molle and his crew live in Estes Park and have dedicated several years to this production. Enjoy stunning scenery at every turn as you enter the world of the Real Rocky - from a breathtaking drive over Trail Ridge R...

Roundtrip Length: 3 mi Difficulty: Moderate

Named after the famous artist who captured these exceptional views on canvas, Bierstadt Lake is a short ascent over Bierstadt Moraine. The roadside trailhead sends us up through the evergreens and into groves of aspens that are striking in the fall...

Join Nick and Kirk Bien of Kirks Fly Shop & Mountain Adventures as they enjoy two days of fishing and camping along the Colorado River. With toe tapping tunes from Chain Station, this one's sure to get you excited for the warmer days of summer.

A short documentary about one of Estes Park's late-autumn traditions when a series of bands herald Autumn Gold - a Festival of Bands, Brats & Beer. The event is also a fundraiser for Sunrise Rotary.

Take a moment to enjoy this elk rut footage from around Estes Park.