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QR codes help Phoenix hikers navigate trails

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By Brittany Bade

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014
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Valley hikers can now easily navigate trails like Echo Canyon using Quick Response code technology. The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is using QR Codes to deliver trail maps directly to hikers smartphones. QR codes can also make it easier for emergency responders to find lost hikers.

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