Estes Park Wildlife

Everything you want to know about the best ways to see wildlife in the winter months in Estes Park and RMNP! Winter is an excellent time for wildlife watching in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) — with fewer crowds, snow-draped landscapes, and many animals concentrated in lower-elevation valleys. Below are detailed tips to maximize your experience.

Everything you want to know about the elk rut in Estes Park

Late summer and early fall are arguably some of the best times to visit Estes Park, and knowing about upcoming events will help you plan your visit:

Fall in Estes Park is known for Elk herds wandering through town, trees in vibrant Fall Colors, and Festivals  – it’s one of the favorite times of year to visit this Rocky Mountain town.

Where can you watch wild birds in Rocky Mountain National Park? Everyone associates elk with wildlife watching in Rocky Mountain National Park, but birders and summer visitors should know that Rocky Mountain National Park is designated as a national “Important Bird Area” with over 200 different birds spotted – some very rare!

Learn interesting facts about wildlife and the natural world in Rocky Mountain National Park month-by-month from a local nature guide. Text and most photos provided by Jared Gricoskie of Yellow Wood Guiding.  Find out how you can book your own guided tour of RMNP by visiting his website. Choose a topic or month and learn a fact: Lichen Do What…