The Rim Country Museum, under the auspices of the Northern Gila County Historical Society, is one of Payson’s jewels. The museum is located in Green Valley Park, at the west end of historic Main Street.

The Haught’s cabin, circa 1904, located at the campus of the Rim Country Museum. The Haught family was instrumental in bringing future residents to the Payson area. In fact, it was Babe Haught, along with his sons, who acted as hunting guides for Zane Grey during 1918.

The replica of Zane Grey’s cabin located on the campus of the Rim Country Museum. Zane Grey (1872-1939) is a name synonymous with Rim Country. The prolific writer initially came to the area to hunt. The area was so enticing Zane Grey decided to construct a hunting cabin in 1921 near the present day Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery, about 20 miles east of Payson.

Zane Grey’s original hunting cabin was destroyed by the Dude Fire in 1990. Not content to loose the cabin forever, plans were made to reconstruct the cabin. The Zane Grey Cabin Foundation was instrumental in helping to raise funds as well as oversee the development of the cabin. The decision was made to place the cabin in an area that would be more accessible to visitors. Today the replica of the cabin, which was opened to the public in 1995, is adjacent to the Rim Country Museum.

Monsoon clouds over the Mogollon Rim. Arizona's monsoon becomes official after three consecutive days with dew points exceeding 55 degrees during the summer.

Fossil Creek’s origin is a cluster of springs that contribute up to 50 percent of the Verde River’s water during low-flow periods. The 14-mile long creek travels over travertine basins that create fish habitats. Fossil Creek is among only a handful of streams in the southwest have travertine. Native fish, brought in by airlift, have been reintroduced to the creek. The multi-million dollar project has helped Fossil Creek to recapture its natural beauty as well as provide a model for future restoration projects.

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, located 10 miles north of Payson, is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.

Tonto Natural Bridge is more than 183 feet high over a 400 foot-long tunnel which measures 150 feet at its widest point. On October 12, 1990, the bridge became Arizona's 26th state park.

A close-up of the walls forming the Tonto Natural Bridge, which was created through several stages of development.

A view from underneath the Natural Bridge. Trails lead to the base of the bridge.

Scenes from the 2007 rodeo parade held in conjunction with the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo, each August in Payson. The Rim Country Detachment of the Marine Corps League of Payson's parade entry. Photo courtesy of the Payson Roundup.