A bull elk chases after his herd during the elk rut in Estes Park on Sept. 10. Locals and tourists alike have begun to flock to the eastern side of Rocky Mountain National Park and areas surrounding ...

The elk rut is here, but what does that mean? If you’re not very familiar with these animals (like me when I moved here), here is an "elk 101" with common terms and fun facts for you to read before ...

The popular Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the travel season Wednesday, about five days sooner than average. The seasonal closure of the paved road that takes ...

The federal government shutdown that started Oct. 1 has brought free entry into Rocky Mountain National Park.

As the bull elk of Moraine Park quieted down for the day to rest after a long night of rutting activity under a full moon, a crowd began to gather near a picnic area that overlooked the meadow.

Rocky Mountain National Park is a special place any season, but fall brings out the best in the park. Autumn ushers in cooler days, smaller crowds, golden aspen and elk bugling. Don't let the park's ...

Locals and tourists alike have begun to flock to the eastern side of Rocky Mountain National Park and areas surrounding Estes Park in northern Colorado for the annual elk rut. One such visitor is ...

While some visitor centers are closed, others remain open thanks to volunteers and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Most amenities, including restrooms, shuttle buses and Trail Ridge Road, remain ...