PAYSON - Payson is located in the heart of Arizona and is surrounded by beatutiful mountains as part of the state Rim Country.

"Payson is one of Arizona's jewels, where you can experience the beauty of dramatic mountain vistas, the serenity of wide open spaces, and a rich western rodeo heritage along with a variety of outdoor adventures and first-class accommodations and entertainment," sayd the town's official tourism website.

The town is located in between the cooler mountain climate and the desert heat to the south.

Payson is close to three National Forests; Coconino, Sitgreaves and Tonto.

The town is 100 miles northeast of Phoenix on Highway 87.

For more information on Payson please visit www.paysonrimcountry.com.