Provide park guests with immersive, multilingual storytelling - without extra signage or staff

From rugged trails to scenic lookouts, national and state parks offer some of the most awe-inspiring experiences nature has to offer. But while the landscapes speak for themselves, the stories behind them—ecology, history, geology, and culture—often go untold without a guide by your side.

That’s why forward-thinking park systems are turning to GPS-guided audio tour technology to bring these stories to life—offering self-guided, multilingual tours that guests can access right from their smartphones.

With a platform like Sulu, parks can now deliver professionally narrated, location-triggered audio experiences that enhance every hike, viewpoint, and trail—without the need for additional signage, staff, or infrastructure.

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Why Parks Need a Smarter Way to Share Their Stories

Many visitors to parks—especially first-timers or international tourists—crave context. They want to know:

• What kind of tree is that?
• How did this canyon form?
• What’s the cultural history behind this land?

Unfortunately, many parks rely on static signage (which can wear down, become outdated, or get missed entirely) or in-person ranger talks that only happen at specific times. For guests exploring on their own, a GPS-guided audio tour offers national park guests a dynamic and scalable alternative.

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How National and State Parks Are Enhancing Visitor Experiences With GPS Audio Tours

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How Sulu Works in a Park Setting

Sulu is a mobile-first platform that allows parks to build GPS-triggered audio tours tailored to specific trails, points of interest, or natural features. Here's how it works:

1. Identify Tour Points
Choose natural landmarks, scenic viewpoints, trailheads, or historical sites to include in the tour.

2. Write Your Narrative
Add educational or interpretive content for each point—covering ecology, geology, indigenous history, conservation facts, and more.

3. AI Narration + Translation
Sulu turns your text into natural-sounding audio narration, automatically translated into 20+ languages.

4. Visitors Use Their Phones
Guests download the Sulu app, enter a tour code, and begin their hike. Audio plays automatically when they reach each GPS-activated location.

The result? A completely self-guided, hands-free learning experience that enhances the journey without disrupting it.

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Key Benefits for Parks

Enhance Visitor Engagement
‍Offer deeper interpretation and storytelling that helps guests connect with the land and its history.

Improve Accessibility for National Park Visitors
Audio-based content benefits visitors with visual impairments, reading difficulties, or language barriers.

Reduce Environmental Impact
No additional signs, maps, or physical installations are needed—just digital content that updates easily.

Serve More Visitors with Less Staff
Enable ranger-quality interpretation without requiring ranger availability.

Offer Multilingual Experiences
Welcome international visitors with narration in their native language, enhancing inclusivity and understanding.

Adapt to Seasonal and Emergency Changes
Update content instantly for weather conditions, fire closures, or seasonal highlights—all via the Sulu CMS.

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Example Tours That Work for Parks

• “Geology of the Red Rocks: A Self-Guided Trail Tour”
• “Wildlife Watch: Identifying Animals Along the Trail”
• “Native Plants & Medicinal Herbs of the Region”
• “A Cultural History Walk Through Sacred Lands”
• “Intro to Birding: Self-Guided Audio for Beginners”

A Simple, Scalable Solution for Public Lands

Whether you’re a national park with thousands of annual visitors or a small state park looking to modernize, Sulu makes it easy to deliver meaningful, guided experiences without adding operational complexity.

It’s an ideal solution for:

• High-traffic parks needing self-service options
• Underserved trails lacking ranger presence
• Parks seeking to expand accessibility and education
• Public lands with limited budgets for signage or interpretation

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Bring Your Trails to Life With GPS Audio Tours

Today’s park visitors want more than just a map—they want stories, science, and a sense of place. With Sulu, you can turn your trails into rich, multilingual, self-guided journeys that inspire, educate, and connect.

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Ready to modernize your park experience? Explore how Sulu works.