Erik's News

This is your opportunity to photograph Rocky Mountain National Park at its most beautiful time of year with Erik Stensland, an experienced nature photographer who has spent over 20 years photographing and writing about Rocky Mountain National Park...

Last week, a friend and I held an event at the Community Center in Estes Park to help address a growing issue. A recent report by the American Psychology Association revealed that over 75% of Americans are feeling considerable stress and anxiety about the current state of our nation and the world...

I’m excited to share that I’ll be the guest speaker at the Winter Speakers Series at Highlands Camp in Allenspark, Colorado on Wednesday, January 14th at 7pm!I’ll be sharing stories and photos from the field as we explore the incredible and often unexpected value of reconnecting with the natural world...

Refine your creative vision and deepen your craft during this immersive 3-day Winter Nature Photography Workshop in Rocky Mountain National Park. Led by Estes Park photographer Erik Stensland, this experience is designed for photographers who already understand the fundamentals and want to move beyond technical proficiency into the art of seeing...

This week is for book lovers! Order any of my books and enjoy 20% off the regular price. Plus, for every two books you purchase, I’ll include a free 5x7 print of one of my favorite images.

Ordering 4, 6, or 8 books? You’ll receive a different print for every pair of books, so your collection grows with each order...

This April marks 18 years since I opened my gallery in downtown Estes Park. Over the years, we’ve become a cherished part of the community and a must-visit spot for visitors. To celebrate this milestone, I’m offering my biggest discount of the year on custom orders...

This is your opportunity to photograph Rocky Mountain National Park at its most beautiful time of year with Erik Stensland, an experienced nature photographer who has spent over 20 years photographing and writing about Rocky Mountain National Park...

On Sunday morning March 3rd, 2024, I'll be speaking twice in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Garfield Memorial Church (3650 Lander Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124) has invited me to come and speak to their two congregations...

On February 1st I'll be launching a new YouTube channel called "Beneath the Surface". It will have short reflections that help us live more deeply and more meaningfully. The idea for the channel came from people who read my books Whispers in the Wilderness and The Journey Beyond...

I'll be speaking at the Estes Valley Library in Estes Park, Colorado on Thursday January 18th at 6:30pm. This event will be both in person and online. They've asked me to speak about solitude and silence, which most of you know are things I'm very passionate about...

I recently launched a new YouTube channel about Rocky Mountain National Park. It is designed to provide vital visitor information and education enabling park visitors to have an even better experience...

I'm pleased to announce that my latest edition of Wild Light is now available. I've spent numerous years getting the photos for this new edtion and I think you are going to really like it.

Rocky Trail Press (Erik's publishing company) is thrilled to share the news that they have won the award for "Travel Book of the Year" at the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Awards. The awards, organized by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), honor the best of independent publishing in the United States...

This morning I am pleased to announce that my book Whispers in the Wilderness is now available as an audio book. This book will calm the soul and help you refocus on the things that are truly important...

Lots of new things are happening. We have our big spring sale, the release of an audio book, our 2024 calendar, news from the national park, new photos and more.

I recently had an interview with the Rocky Mountain Channel. In this interview they dive into my background and into my personal life. If you want a little peek behind the scene, then be sure and give this some time...

For many years I've been a big fan of my friend James Disney, an incredible painter with a deep knowledge of every nook and cranny of Rocky Mountain National Park and an even deeper love for this place...

For the last couple of months, I've been working hard on a new project and I'm excited to finally let you know about it. This morning I launched a new website designed to assist people wanting to visit Rocky Mountain National Park...

Rocky Mountain Day Hikes, a new magazine focused on Rocky Mountain National Park just published this article about me in their latest edition.

Last week, the annual gathering of the Independent Book Publishers Association, which represents over 4,000 publishers, took place in Orlando. For this year's Benjamin Franklin book awards there were over 1,900 books reviewed...

“We’re going to tear it down at the end of the season.”

So said the owner of 203 Park Lane in February 2007, after offering me the space for the coming summer. The previous summer, I had begun showing my work through other stores in Estes Park...