The elk are bugling, and photos of herds in and around Estes Park have been popping up on social media, heralding the arrival of the annual mating ritual known as the rut. The rut is one of the ...

During the rut, or mating season, the male elk's distinctive call brings female elk and tourists alike to Estes Park, Colorado Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners Terms of ...

With elk rutting season approaching, Rocky Mountain National Park will implement overnight closures in select areas of the park beginning Tuesday. Rangers have expanded the hours of closures this ...