Activities:

Rim Country, located in the very heart of Arizona and a pleasant 90-minute drive from metropolitan Phoenix area, is renowned for its beauty and recreational opportunities.  Rim Country is comprised of Payson, Pine, Strawberry and many other neighboring communities.  Strawberry sits at an elevation of 6,047 feet and enjoys a mild four season climate.  The beautiful pine-clad country around Strawberry and Pine and the Blue Ridge Reservoir, Bear Canyon Lake and Knoll Lake offer many recreational opportunities.  Fisherman enjoy the abundant trout streams, and elk, deer, turkey, antelope, bear and mountain lion hunting is permitted.  One of only three pure air ozone belts in the world, Strawberry sits in the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pines.
 
 Local attraction include:   

Tonto Natural Bridge (the largest travertine bridge in the world

Shoo-Fly Indian Archaeological Site

In the Payson Area a few of the thing to do are visit:                               The Exotic Zoo, Golf Course 9 or 18, Historic Main Street, Rumsey Park -  soccer fields, skate park, ball fields, tennis courts, seasonal swimming pool.

Mazatzal Tonto Apache Casino

Tonto Fish Hatchery

The llama Ranch

The Strawberry Schoolhouse (the oldest schoolhouse in Arizona),

The 45 acre Green Valley Park - 3 fishing lakes, summer concerts                  Themed festivals are planned almost every weekend for the enjoyment of locals and visitors to the area.

The annual World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo

Strawberry and Apple Festivals

The State Championship Fiddlers Contest bring people from all over to enjoy the heart of Arizona – the Rim Country

Scenic drives in the area abound. Two prime examples include:

1. Control Road, which winds along the base of the Mogollon Rim, and 2. Mogollon Rim Road, part of the historical General Crook Military Road, following the edge of the Rim.