Here & There

Sedona is one of those places where the scenery does most of the talking. Towering red rock formations rise from the desert floor in every direction, carved over millions of...

Summer is the season when America's best roads open up. High-altitude passes shed their snow. Coastal highways bask in long daylight. National parks hit their stride with full...

Every family road trip reaches the same inflection point. You're somewhere on hour three, the snack bag is half empty, someone's tablet is at 12%, and a voice from the back...

Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in North America, climbing to 12,183 feet as it crosses the Continental Divide through the heart of Rocky Mountain...

National parks are best experienced with context. Knowing why a canyon is that deep, what happened at that overlook 150 years ago, or how the trees you're driving through...

There are scenic drives, and then there's Going-to-the-Sun Road. Fifty miles of narrow, cliff-hugging pavement carved into the side of the Continental Divide, climbing from...

If you've searched for an audio tour app for a national park visit, you've almost certainly seen Action Tour Guide in the results. They show up on Tripadvisor, Viator, and...

Big Sur is 90 miles of California coastline where the Santa Lucia Mountains plunge directly into the Pacific Ocean. There is no gradual transition, no coastal plain, no buffer...

If you're shopping for an audio tour app to take on a national park road trip, you've probably come across both Autio and Just Ahead. They both promise to turn your drive into...

The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains, connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park...

There's a moment on almost every road trip where you pass something and wonder what the story is. A crumbling stone wall along a mountain highway. A town with a name that...

The Great Smoky Mountains are the most visited national park in America, drawing over 12 million people a year. That number sounds intimidating until you realize why it...

Grand Teton National Park doesn't make you work for it. Unlike parks where the best scenery requires miles of hiking, the Tetons deliver jaw-dropping mountain views straight...

Autio and Shaka Guide both offer GPS-triggered audio tours, but they take very different approaches. Here is how they compare across coverage, pricing, narration, and value.

25 practical road trip tips covering planning, packing, driving, saving money, and making every mile of your next adventure count.

Plan the ultimate Utah road trip through Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands with this audio driving tour guide.

Everything you need for a self-guided Road to Hana audio tour: mile markers, stops, waterfalls, tips, and how to make the most of Maui's legendary drive.

From California's Pacific Coast Highway to the Blue Ridge Parkway, here are the 15 most breathtaking scenic drives in America.

Everything you need to plan a national park road trip: best routes, optimal timing, reservation tips, packing essentials, and the apps that make the drive better.

A head-to-head comparison of Autio and GuideAlong: content library, narration quality, GPS features, pricing, and which audio tour app is best for your next road trip.

Your complete guide to driving Yosemite: Valley Loop, Glacier Point Road, Tioga Road, seasonal tips, and how Autio's audio stories bring every viewpoint to life.

How GPS audio tours work: the technology behind location-based storytelling, from geofencing and content delivery to the apps leading the space in 2026.

Your complete guide to a Grand Canyon audio tour: South Rim and North Rim driving routes, key overlooks, itineraries, and how to use a self-guided audio app.

Everything you need to plan an unforgettable Yellowstone road trip: entrances, driving loops, must-see stops, itineraries, lodging, wildlife tips, and more.

We reviewed dozens of road trip apps to find the ten that actually earn a spot on your home screen in 2026. Here are the best, ranked and reviewed.

If you’ve been following along with us on social media for a while, you’ll notice we often celebrate that Friday feeling. There’s something universally uplifting about that one day a week that seems to carry a collective sigh of relief, a spark of anticipation, and a vibe that’s hard to describe but impossible to ignore. So, what is it about Fridays that makes them so beloved?

April is a month of renewal, reflection, and a celebration of our planet's natural wonders. As Earth Day (April 22) and National Park Week (April 19-27) approach, it's the perfect time to immerse yourself in the beauty and history of America's national parks. Thanks to Autio's abundance of National Park stories and featured playlist, you can take your love for the outdoors one step further by combining exploration with captivating stories about the history, culture, and preservation of these iconic locations.

Santa Barbara, often called the 'American Riviera,' is a coastal paradise offering not only breathtaking views but also a rich historical and cultural experience. Whether you're into history, nature, or food, Santa Barbara is a place where every corner has a story to tell - making it the perfect birthplace of Autio.

The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and flowers are blooming – there’s no better time to explore somewhere new with dedicated Autio guides.

Football is more than just a game—it’s a passion, a culture, and a legacy woven through decades of triumphs and struggles. From its humble beginnings to the grandeur of the Super Bowl, the history of football is filled with unforgettable moments and legendary players.

Dreaming of snowy pine trees, hot toddies, and the sound of your skis cutting through the fresh “pow”? Check out our Ski Towns & Resorts playlist and other location-based stories for famous ski resort history, local area insights, and little-known facts about some of the country’s most world-renowned mountain regions.

We've partnered with our favorite travel hack, The Guestbook Extension, to highlight some beautiful lakefront getaways. Get inspired with Autio and now, for the first time ever, earn hotel points, credit card points, PLUS 5% cash back at almost all major chain hotels.

Love Pawn Stars, but want to learn more about the history featured in every show? Autio has partnered with the HISTORY Channel to create exclusive audio playlists for Pawn Stars Do America Season 2 episodes.

Kicking off on St. Patrick’s Day, JetBlue customers and crew will have access to an exclusive Autio playlist featuring engaging stories of Ireland’s vast history.

The feature offers curated selections of stories based on locations, themes, interests, and more.

To celebrate the release of Netflix’s new series, Life on Our Planet, we’ve partnered with Netflix to create a special audio playlist featuring stories for each episode.

We’ve partnered with hotel booking partner, The Guestbook, to bring you some of their most interesting locations to stay this Fall, along with some Autio stories perfect for the ride there!

Watch Autio on “Shark Tank” on Friday, March 17, at 8p on ABC.

We’ve partnered with RV & Trailer destination collective, Harvest Hosts, to bring you stories of some of their most interesting stays.

As Co-Founder Kevin Costner has said from Autio’s inception, you cannot tell the story of America without beginning with the stories of the First Peoples...