Natural Soundscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park

Soundscapes
Soundscapes throughout the day

Soundscapes of dawn, morning and evening.

Soundscapes
Environmental Soundscapes

Soundscapes of a stream, the forest and tundra.

Soundscapes of Weather
Weather Soundscapes

Soundscapes of weather -- wind, rain, hail and thunder.

 

Soundscapes throughout the day -- dawn, morning and evening

 

  • Dawn Soundscape from Big Meadows


    Dawn soundscape recorded at 6 AM in Big Meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    06/08/2016
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  • Dawn Wetland Soundscape from Moraine Park


    In the southwest area of Moraine Park, near the Cub Lake Trail, sits an ephemeral wetland area that is home to numerous wetland species. This recording began at 6:30 AM and features the Red-winged Blackbird and other birds.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    05/18/2016
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Dawn Soundscape from the Sun Valley Trail


    Dawn soundscape recorded from about 20 yards to the east of the Colorado River on the Sun Valley Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    06/09/2016
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Morning Soundscape from Finch Lake


    Finch Lake is located in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. This secluded lake is about 4.5 miles from the trail head and sits at 9,912 feet in altitude. This recording was taken from about 10 yards to the east of Finch Lake began at 7:30 AM. The sky was clear and there were several feet of snow on the ground.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    06/20/2016
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Evening Soundscape from Moraine Park


    Red-winged Blackbirds sing, hummingbirds buzz and Western Chorus Frogs chirp in this recording of the ambient sounds from Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park. The recording began at 6:30 PM.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    05/19/2016
    Audio Transcript
 
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Soundscapes of the environment -- a stream, a forest and tundra

 

  • Stream Soundscape from the Black Canyon Trail


    Ambient stream sounds recorded at noon from the lowest point of the Black Canyon Trail where it crosses a small stream.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    05/25/2016
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Forest Soundscape from Lawn Lake


    Forest soundscape recorded at 7:50 AM along a deep snow covered Lawn Lake Trail, close to the stock area, in Rocky Mountain National Park. Note that aircraft can be heard in the background.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    05/26/2016
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Tundra Soundscape from Medicine Bow Trailhead


    Medicine Bow Curve, along Trail Ridge road, provides an expansive vista of the Medicine Bow mountains and Cache la Poudre River. This tundra soundscape began at 9 AM and was recorded from about 200 yards east of the overlook.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    06/09/2016
    Audio Transcript
 
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Soundscapes of the weather -- wind, rain, hail and thunderstorms

 

  • Wind Soundscape from Gem Lake


    Wind soundscape recorded at 6:45 AM from the east side of Gem Lake, at about 15 yards from the canyon wall, in Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    05/25/2016
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Thunderstorm Soundscape from Hollowell Park


    Hollowell Park is a small meadow off of Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. It sits at 8,300 feet in elevation and was used to house the CCC in the 1930's. This recording began at 1:04 PM and it includes the ambient sounds of the area as well as a thunderstorm.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    06/06/2017
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Thunderstorm Soundscape from the Black Canyon Trail


    A thunderstorm soundscape recorded from about 10 yards to the north of the Black Canyon Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. The recording began at 1 PM and was located about 100 yards east of the lowest point where it crosses a small stream.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    05/26/2016
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Thunderstorm Soundscape from the Sunrise Campsite


    The Sunrise Campsite is on the park's west side along the Tonahutu Creek Trail. It sits at 9,600 feet of elevation. This recording began at 12:00 PM and features the ambient sounds of the campsite as well as the sounds of rain drops and a passing thunderstorm.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    06/07/2016
    Audio Transcript
 

  • Thunderstorm, Rain and Hail Soundscape from the Sunrise Campsite


    The Sunrise Campsite is on the park's west side along the Tonahutu Creek Trail. It sits at 9,600 feet of elevation. This recording began at 1:30 PM and features the ambient sounds of the campsite as well as the sounds of a thunderstorm that produced small hail and large rain drops that fell on the tent and recording equipment.

    Credit / Author:
    J. Job
    Date created:
    06/07/2016
    Audio Transcript
 
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Last updated: February 2, 2018

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