Payson

Payson sits beneath the Mogollon Rim in central Arizona, and its position between desert country and forested highlands has made it a practical base for the Tonto National Forest. Tonto Creek flows through the surrounding area, while routes from town lead toward ponderosa pine forests and the Rim’s long escarpment. Western heritage remains central to local identity: the Payson Rodeo, held each summer, is promoted as the world’s oldest continuous rodeo, with roots reaching back to 1884. The town is also part of Arizona’s Rim Country, a cooler upland zone north of the Sonoran Desert. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Payson and Arizona’s Rim Country.

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