Payson is often referred to as being in the heart of "Rim Country". Payson and the surrounding areas are perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors.
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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. |
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Monsoon clouds over the Mogollon Rim. Arizona's monsoon becomes official after three consecutive days with dew points exceeding 55 degrees during the summer. |
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Located northeast of Payson is the Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery, which is managed by Arizona Game and Fish. The hatchery and surrounding wetlands are a great place to hike as well as watch wildlife. The hatchery produces and stocks approximately 165,000 catchable Rainbow Trout, 400,000 Brook and Cutthroat trout and 150,000 Apache Trout each year. |
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One of the popular recreation areas located near Strawberry, Az. is the Fossil Springs Wilderness, which includes 11,500 acres of wilderness with a diverse riparian area. More than 30 species of trees and shrubs and more than 100 bird species have been seen in the area. However, the jewel the Fossil Springs Wilderness is Fossil Creek, site of one of the nine best swimming holes (as identified by Arizona Highways magazine) in Arizona. |
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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. |
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, located 10 miles north of Payson, is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. |
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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.
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The Pine Creek Trail in Tonto Natural Bridge State Park leads to the Pine Creek natural area.
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A close-up of the walls forming the Tonto Natural Bridge, which was created through several stages of development. |
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A small waterfall located on the Anna Mae Trail in Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.
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A view from underneath the Natural Bridge. Trails lead to the base of the bridge. |
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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. |
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Having fun during the 2007 rodeo parade. Photo courtesy of the Payson Roundup. |
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Celebrating Payson’s Western image as a part of the 2007 rodeo parade. Photo courtesy of the Payson Roundup.
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