This video series, created by local filmmaker Nick Mollé, offers a unique look at Estes Park’s history, culture, and lesser-known facts. Each brief episode highlights something intriguing about the area—from living in libraries to understanding why elk have “fuzzy” antlers. Whether you’re planning a visit or simply want to learn more about Estes Park, bookmark this page to come back for new insights.
In this first episode, Nick discusses the early days of Estes Park and how it contributed to the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park.
In this second episode, Nick explains just what makes a “park” a park!
Nick tells a brief history of Estes Park’s beloved resident elk in the third episode, “Wild Elk.”
In episode four, learn the compelling story of the distribution of our waterways, leading to that impressive plume of water you may see jutting out over Mary’s Lake!
In episode five, Nick describes why male Elk’s antlers are fuzzy before the yearly infamous Elk Rut.
In episode six, Nick discusses the relationship between Isabella Bird and Rocky Mountain Jim.
In episode seven, Nick talks about another Estes Park hidden gem, the Birch Ruins that overlook Main Street.
In episode eight, Nick visits the great-great-great-grandson of Joel and Patsy Estes, the namesake of Estes Park, lives in Estes Park. In a library.
