Nestled in ponderosa, pinyon, and juniper trees, Payson is the population and commerce center for Rim Country, an area which includes many small towns to the north, east, and south. This picture looks southeastward from the hill near the airport.

Shown is the man-made Green Valley Park and Lakes. The lakes have quickly become one of Payson's favorite spots for many residents, who fish, walk or jog, sail or canoe, or simply watch the reflections in the water.

The park is the site of concerts in summer months, occasional Art or Crafts shows, and is next to a museum which features historical exhibits, and the re-constructed Zane Grey Cabin.

At approximately 5000 feet elevation, Payson enjoys four mild seasons with beautiful Fall foliage and several (usually light) snows a winter. The trees are green, the air is clear, and the clouds seem close enough to touch! Shown below is a thunderhead stretching out over the rim during the summer monsoon.