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Christmas bird count reports record tally
A hardy band of 18 volunteers counted a record 5,083 birds of 85 different species just north of Payson this year as part of the National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count.
Above and below
A happy dog and a hapless writer match snowshoes against brute strength
Lobo bounded across the frozen meadow, joy personified.
Trap-Neuter-Return helps reduce outdoor cat population
Have you noticed more cats in your area lately? Cats typically mate in the winter, which leads to “kitten season” in the spring — a sudden increase in cat populations.
Become a volunteer and make a difference today
Are you an animal lover? Do you want to make a difference in animals’ lives but don’t know where to start?
Happy NewYear! Humane Society reflects on past year’s successes
As 2012 has come to an end, we are thankful for the year we had and look forward to what 2013 will bring.
Trees Are Tops
Payson ‘trees’ a hit at Fiesta Bowl Parade
Pure entertainment — that’s what the 30 Payson volunteers dressed as ponderosa pines offered Fiesta Bowl Parade viewers.
The Silence of the Snow
The snow falls, the spirit rises and the mysteries of nature sometimes make no sound at all
I stand perfectly still. The sky falls all around me. Or perhaps I am rising, weightless to heaven.
Light the Rim
Rim Country residents deck their homes with Christmas lights and dazzle the night
The Rim Country’s night skies are a little more dazzling thanks to the annual Light the Rim event.
Explore many health benefits of owning a pet
The holidays are upon us. This is the time of year when families get together to love, laugh and create new memories. Family dinners, gift exchanges and many other traditions take place.
His autumn years
The wilderness in Devils Claw has four seasons. Each one carries a special purpose in nature’s cycle of life.
Outwitting the wily trout
Trip to Bear Flat to fish Tonto Creek proves photos are much easier to catch than piscines
casting my nymph like some kinda natural born fishing fool.
Songs of the season
Payson Choral Society continues much-loved Rim Country tradition
The Rim Country’s most beautiful voices rise up in an exquisite celebration of the season this Saturday.
Breakfast fare for the holidays
When hosting guests for the holidays, it’s often easy to focus on the feast.
Rim Country Places
Chapter 9 — Chevelon Creek
Among the most remote and beautiful creeks in Arizona is Chevelon Creek and it contains an abundance of challenges and history.
A Perfect Trip – Part I
For a trip that had so many pieces – the one I have just come home from – was about as perfect as it could be.
