Payson, AZ

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park reopens after being closed seven months for park repairs. Beginning November 15, 2009 the park will transition to a five-day-per-week schedule and will be open Thursday thru Monday, 9-5 p.m.

The bridge is a geological 183-foot-high bridge which is made of travertine. The spectacular waterfall that drips from the bridge drops down into a 400-ft.-long-tunnel created by Pine Creek. Tonto National Bridge is located 10 miles north of Payson, AZ, on Hwy 87. Park entrance fee is only $4 per person. Children 7-13 are charged $1.

First snow in 2009 in Payson, Arizona left much to be desired.

I heard it was coming! I got out my down jacket, snow boots, gloves and knitted cap. Then I went to Wal-Mart shopping.

When I started to exit, the Greeter announced "It's snowing in Payson, Arizona!" I ran out like a fool, looking at the sky and dragging my groceries behind.

Such a sight! At least 3 snow flakes streaked across the glow from the parking lot lights as my eager eyes looked for the mass of white stuff that dream are made of. Where is the snowman material?

But NO! Only a few flakes swirled in the night air as I ran to my car clutching my light jacket close to my body. #%$*&!

Foiled again. No collection of snow to ensure that school will be dismissed tomorrow, no collection of snow to drape across our Mogollon Rim, no collection of snow to watch the birds play in tomorrow morning. Just a few flakes swirling in the stinking parking lot lights at Wal-Mart and melting as they hit the concrete.

%$#!: I WANT SNOW!

This picture was taken this morning off of Rancho Road here in Payson, Az.

I think it depicts an absolutley wonderful side of Payson with colorful landscape, sidewalk around the school yard, black top road (no pot holes, Haha), low traffic, beautiful blue sky, and a breath taking view of the Mazatzal Mountain Range. When I pulled this picture up I thought to myself that this picture looks like it is out of a movie!

Thought I would share.

Payson (AZ) was predicted to get its first snow last night or today. I LOVE SNOW, AND I CAN'T WAIT!

It rained a little last night at our house, but when we woke up- clear blue sky with not a cloud in sight!

Now it's clouding up again, and the weather report still says chance of snow.

We'll see...

I took this picture last Spring, in our backyard.

Geronimo Estates in Payson, Arizona is a very small remote community surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest. Located just off the Forest Service Road 64, it is South of Pine Arizona and North of Payson. Webber Creek (a seasonal creek) runs through the lower portion, with some homes backing to the creek.

From Payson, go North on Hw 87 through Payson. Turn East on Houston Mesa Rd (FR 199). Bear right when the pavement ends (about 10 miles) and travel about 6 miles to Geronimo Estates sign. Turn left and travel approimately 1 mile. You can take Hwy 87 toward Pine. Turn right onto FR 199 (3 miles short of Pine). Go 6 miles to Geronimo Estates Sign. Turn right and go approximately 1 mile.

Mountain view properties abound and the price range for homes and land range from the low's $40,000 to over $800,000. Deer and elk abound and the Ponderosa Pines stretch to the sky. Lovely forested mountains and wilderness can be seen from any location in Geronimo Estates. If you want remote, this is the place!