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- Teenage guitar prodigy strums his stuff
- REVIEW FEATURE
- May 27, 2003
- At the age of 15, Austin Edgar is fast becoming known as a guitar prodigy.
- Is Payson ready for a poet laureate?
- AROUND THE RIM COUNTRY
- May 27, 2003
- The sun came up over Payson that Friday — as it is wont to do.
- Recipes to welcome summer
- IN THE KITCHEN
- May 27, 2003
- Summer recipes should be fast, easy and require little or no cooking — in my opinion.
- The history of the Apache Trail
- BACK WHEN
- May 27, 2003
- Leaving the Valley and heading home on the Beeline Highway, we saw the big, lighted sign informing everyone, “Route 87 closed at Bush Highway.” We kept going, as did everyone else, only to be diverted to Globe when we reached the turnoff to Saguaro Lake. The road was closed in both directions due to the frightful crash of a gasoline tanker.
- Welcome to Rim country
- May 27, 2003
- On a Sunday afternoon in May, I sat at my favorite spot on the East Verde River, looking for inspiration to write this introduction.
- Rim Country Calendar
- May 27, 2003
- The summer months in Arizona Rim Country are filled with a variety of activities.
- Where to go for information
- May 27, 2003
- Visitors and residents alike will find it worth their time to stop by both the Rim Country Chamber of Commerce and the Payson Ranger District Office of the Tonto National Forest, two places packed with information.
- Take an historical tour of the Mogollon Rim
- May 27, 2003
- The Rim country is graced with striking natural wonders, impressive ancient ruins and important historic locations.
- Tonto forest a place of endless surprises
- May 27, 2003
- Residents and visitors to the Rim country enjoy one of America's truly magnificent natural settings. In fact the Mogollon Rim ranks with the Grand Canyon as the state's two most spectacular landforms.
- Natural Bridge one of Rim country’s treasures
- May 27, 2003
- The Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a little off the beaten path, but this 160-acre jewel under the Rim is well worth the side trip.
- Local villages offer plenty to see, do
- May 27, 2003
- Small, yet vibrant communities are sprinkled throughout Rim country and provide visitors with a host of things to do and varied scenery to enjoy.
- Sleepy towns offer plenty of fun
- May 27, 2003
- Pine and Strawberry are small mountain hamlets nestled beneath the Mogollon Rim.
- Take a drive in the country
- May 27, 2003
- The highway east of Payson winds through pine-studded mountains where pioneers made history, treasure hunters discovered Arizona diamonds, and visionaries carved out unique and interesting communities. This scenic two-hour drive is a relaxing way to get acquainted with the Rim country.
- Main Street: Where it all began
- May 27, 2003
- For many years, Main Street was the social center for much of the Rim country, according to town historian Stan Brown. Once a dusty thoroughfare, it featured mercantile stores, saloons, hotels, boarding houses, livery stables, a blacksmith shop and a sawmill.
- Antiquing through the Rim country
- May 27, 2003
- Rim country has many quaint shops for the antique hound. Those who have a particular fondness for cowboy artifacts and Western treasures will enjoy what the area has to offer. Yet some stores carry the kind of antiques you'd think were only available on the East Coast or Europe, not northern Arizona.
- Explore the forest on your own two feet
- May 27, 2003
- Mention hiking in the Rim country and the first trails that come to mind are the General Crook on top of the Rim and the Highline below it. Both run east to west, and are relatively level in comparison to others that can change hundreds of feet in elevation in less than a few miles.
- How to get to the trail less traveled
- May 27, 2003
- The Mogollon Rim country for decades has been a favorite destination of hikers and horsemen from all over the Southwest.
- Pitch a tent, stay a while
- May 27, 2003
- Eager to escape the searing desert heat, Valley residents flock each summer to the cool respite of the Mogollon Rim.
- Roosevelt Lake campgrounds
- May 27, 2003
- The Windy Hill Recreation Site includes 347 camp units, drinking water, fire rings with grills, picnic tables, shade ramadas, a fish cleaning station, amphitheater, playgrounds, showers, toilets, phone, tent and camp units.
- Don’t fight the lure of the fish
- May 27, 2003
- The Rim country offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities during the summer months.
- Learn life’s cycle at fish hatchery
- May 27, 2003
- A popular bumper sticker proclaims, “A bad day fishing is better than a good day in the office.”
- Festivals, fun events abound
- May 27, 2003
- The claim of “Payson — Festival Capital of Arizona” passed from popular use in the 21st century, but a look at the jam-packed calendar of summer events shows there is still a firm grasp on the concept of offering a wide array of entertainment and activities to the Rim country's summer visitors.
- Glimpse the past at local ruins
- May 27, 2003
- Archeologists say there's evidence of nearby settlements dating to 9500 B.C., though the most visible sites were occupied from about 1000 to 1150 A.D.
- Kick up your heels at August Doin’s
- May 27, 2003
- Often the most important participant in a watershed activity doesn't truly appreciate that he or she will be remembered in history for having a vision.
- Family entertainment
- May 27, 2003
- Payson's best place to practice your swing — Manny's Batting Cages — features seven batting cages, arcades and pool tables. Manny's is at 1207 N. Beeline Highway, and is open during the summer from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week (hours may vary).
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