TravelStorys

TravelStorys: GPS-Guided Mobile Audio Tours

TravelStorys is a mobile app and platform for self-guided audio tours that are triggered by GPS. The tours are designed for scenic drives, historic sites, downtown areas, trails, parks, and cultural destinations. The app plays audio stories automatically as the visitor moves, with no need to handle the device, and it works even in areas without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage.

The company presents itself as a woman-owned SaaS company based in Wyoming, operating under the name TravelStorysGPS, LLC. Its platform is patented and has received recognition, according to its own description. The offering combines geolocation technology with storytelling to create real-time audio experiences.

How the Tours Work

The process involves three steps: download the app from the App Store or Google Play, choose and download one or more available tours, and take the tour while the audio stories play automatically based on location. The app includes multimedia elements such as photos, videos, and interactive maps, in addition to audio.

The tours are hosted on a shared, searchable platform, allowing users to find tours by location or theme. The library includes hundreds of tours, such as Follow the Flames about wildfires in Greater Yellowstone (Wyoming), Smoky Valley Ranch about the native prairie (Kansas), ENRICH: African American Heritage in Richland County (South Carolina), Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs (Colorado), Savannah Ghost Stories in Georgia, and Experience Park City in Utah.

For Organizations: Custom Tour Creation

TravelStorys works with organizations that want to create their own audio tours. The service covers all phases: strategy, scriptwriting, production, launch, and promotion. The company offers tools to capture emails, collect surveys and feedback, and measure impact through real-time analytics and shareable reports.

Its clients and collaborators include historical, cultural, and conservation nonprofits, tourism destinations, scenic byways, parks, urban districts, and hotels. The company states it has worked with more than 150 organizations and produced more than 9,000 stories in mini-podcast format, with a presence in 47 U.S. states and 4 countries.

Team and Origins

The company was founded by Story Clark, who serves as CEO and has experience creating and developing innovative nonprofits. The leadership team includes Catherine Smith as CFO, with previous experience at the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and in the insurance and financial services sectors; and Sam Curren as CTO, with experience in manufacturing, digital identity, and civil engineering, and a master's degree in computer science with a thesis on algorithmic processing of GPS data.

The team is rounded out by specialists in audio production, editing, software development, quality assurance, marketing, and administration. The company is headquartered in Wyoming, and part of its team lives in the Teton Valley and Jackson area.

Recognition and Reach

The platform has been described by the company itself as the leading mobile audio tour partner for destination-focused organizations and mission-driven institutions. The app has strong user ratings, with testimonials mentioning its usefulness in parks such as Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Boston's Freedom Trail, and Pikes Peak. The company has also established collaborations, such as the one with PBS travel host Darley Newman for a walking tour of historic downtown Charleston.

TravelStorysGPS, LLC operates under U.S. patents numbered 8,965,410 and 9,078,096.

Location and Contact

PO Box 494 Wilson, WY 83014 · Phone: (888) 311-1182 · Email: info@travelstorysgps.com