Basecamp ArizonaMajestic Mountain Inn
Jessica DunhamMay 14, 2026
Exploring Rim Country is a snap from the confines of this Payson pensione.
Day TripDay Trip: Payson
Jason KeilMay 7, 2026
Long overlooked by Valley dwellers in favor of larger, more brewery-dense destinations in Arizona’s high country, Payson stands out as an ideal day trip.
Arizona Sisters are hard to ignore. Adorned with distinctive white markings and orange wing tips, the eye-catching butterflies are familiar sights in oak woodlands.
Trail HeadBackcountry Boosters
Mare CzinarNovember 1, 2024
Overgrown, fire-singed and poorly signed, the trail would be beyond salvation, but for the brave few who are determined to resurrect the route from obscurity.
Hike of the Week 2024Hike of the Week: See Spring & See Canyon near Payson
Mare CzinarOctober 30, 2024
There’s a local hiker adage that claims when trekking See Canyon, all you see is the canyon. This is mostly true, but, oh, what a canyon it is to behold.
The Payson Area Trails System (PATS) is a collection of routes weaving through the business districts and suburbs of this north-central Arizona town.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Highline National Recreation Trail near Payson
Mare CzinarOctober 31, 2023
To sample a section that has recently been realigned, signed and stabilized, try a walk from the Washington park trailhead to Dude Creek.
Go during fall when thick canopies of boxelder, maple, oak, ash and sycamore trees shine in shades of crimson and gold.
Hike of the Week 2023Hike of the Week: Cabin Loop
Mare CzinarAugust 23, 2023
One of the best long-distance hikes on the Mogollon Rim is the Cabin Loop System.
More a stroll than a hike, the trail that circles amenity-rich Woods Canyon Lake hugs the water’s edge passing through deep woods, swampy finger coves and rocky dells.
An easy course with many points of interest including a wildlife water hole that attracts birds, elk and myriad little critters.
The PHiXArizona Rodeo Roundup | 2023
Sydnee WilsonMarch 30, 2023
This ain’t your first rodeo (or maybe it is) but it’s time to break out those cowboy boots and hats because Arizona rodeo season is in full swing. 2nd Annual Legends of the West PRCA Rodeo The well-known cowboy town of Wickenburg is hosting the 2nd Annual Legends of the West PRCA Rodeo April 1-2 at the Everett Bowman Arena. Overflow contestants will compete at 10 a.m. on March 31 and there will be free...
The PHiX3 New Spots in Payson to Visit in 2023
Scianna GarciaJanuary 19, 2023
Located almost directly in the center of the state, Payson is often referred to as the heart of Arizona. Head up to Rim Country this winter for beautiful scenery and a slew of new dining options. Danzeisen Dairy This old-fashioned creamery store has become a tradition for many tourists and locals since opening in 2020. Last summer, Danzeisen added handcrafted “hard” ice cream – infused with booze – to its menu, alongside classic shakes and...
If you’re planning a winter escape to Tonto National Forest or the magnificent Tonto Natural Bridge, make a pit stop in Payson (paysonrimcountry.com), where three food and drink options recently opened. Danzeisen Dairy Creamery Store Danzeisen Dairy owner Kevin Danzeisen partnered with friends Joe and Katie Klein of Payson to open the first extra-Valley Danzeisen creamery there in July 2020. Stop in to rest your feet and enjoy a milkshake, “Hot Cups” (hot chocolate-like treats,...