1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (576+ words) We’ve all heard it, the story of the metamorphosis. The story believed by those not yet educated in the ways of wildlife. I first heard it many years ago laughing over a beer in Lonigan’s. Scott, the bartender, told me,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (220+ words) Interested in learning about the many species of birds that call Rocky home? If so, you are invited to join us on the east side of RMNP for a guided bird walk! The turnoff for Upper Beaver Meadows Road is…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (438+ words) As we stood scanning the area, Marcos suddenly said, “There,” pointing to a stand of pines along the road. Emerging from the foliage, a grizzly sauntered into the open, her undeniable claws flopping one after another leading her toward us....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (538+ words) Then my wife, Carolyn, decided to redecorate, but she warmly explained that the Sprague Lake reflection would stay in its place of honor. It would remain on the wall above our aspen frame bed. I was delighted. Then the new…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (589+ words) Since the 1970s, the Estes Park Museum and the Estes Valley … If you care, leave them there. Helping means not handling. In honor of Mother’s Day this past weekend, the public can support wildlife families by respecting natural behaviors and allowing…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (706+ words) Baby season is coming upon us. It is a time of miraculous beauty and sensitive caution. Like any good mother, the deer family of mule deer, elk, and moose are protective of their young. We in Estes Park have learned…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (707+ words) Now in its 41st year, the Bright Christmas all-volunteer org… The official Sister Cities partnership agreement between the… Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 5,299 reports of sightings and conflicts with bears in 2025, which is 15% higher than the previous 6 years. Trash continues to…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (97+ words) Courtesy RMNP - Staff Doing Raptor Monitoring The National Park Service is committed to preserving birds of prey. If visitors in RMNP experience aggressive behavior from birds of prey, have questions about closures, or want to be involved in raptor monitoring,…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (288+ words) A Northern Pygmy-Owl was seen on this years Christmas Bird Count. On Sunday, January 4th, 2026, 24 birders participated in the annual Christmas Bird Count, and counted 2171 birds of 50 different species. Participants spent a relatively warm, but windy, day searching the national park…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (91+ words) Wildlife - Ungulates including moose, elk, deer, and bighorn sheep: 1st Place - Moose Cow and Calf by 2nd Place - Elk Bugling by Wildlife - Other animals including bears, birds, cats, canines, and varmints: 1st Place - Bobcat by Darlene Bushue 2nd Place - Black Bear by Aaron Cox…...