Many say that the small, quaint town of Payson is what Arizona was meant to be. Resting in a valley and surrounded by towering mountains and forests, and home to just under 20,000 people, Payson offers an escape from city life with opportunities for outdoor activities year round.Perfect for hiking at any time of day or season. With all these great ways to explore the outdoors, it's no wonder why it has been called "The Heart of Arizona".

Heber-Overgaard is located atop the Mogollon Rim, it lies at an elevation of 6,627 feet where it's surrounded by beauty and adventure! Hiking trails lead up majestic mountainside views while mountain bike trails take riders along rugged terrain that overlooks stunning canyons below.

Pinetop-Lakeside is a small town in Navajo County, Arizona. This area is popular as a summer resort for second-homers who are looking for an escape from the heat of the desert during the summertime. Pinetop-Lakeside has an average population of 4,282 residents and was founded when two neighboring towns merged together in 1984.

Pine-Strawberry, a small mountain town in the Northern Arizona, has always been an inviting destination for weary travelers. With its mild climate, fresh air, fertile soil and towering pine trees it's easy to see why the original settlers chose this spot home in the late nineteenth century. Visitors come to enjoy all that Pine-Strawberry has to offer: picturesque views of nearby mountains; fishing in local lakes; hiking or biking among pines and aspens on hundreds of miles of trails; birdwatching from dozens of observation points and wildlife viewing sites along county roads that wind through lush meadows full of wildflowers.

Show Low is a charming mountain town situated on the Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 6,345 feet, where you can enjoy walking along its fossil creek or hiking up one of its nearby mountains for some incredible views. This historic town was originally settled as an agriculture community but grew into something much more diverse with time due to it's close proximity to Phoenix and Tucson.

The Lowell Discovery Telescope is located in a place called Happy Jack, Arizona. This unincorporated community and campground has been an important tourist destination for over 60 years. Visitors can see the famous Lowell telescope there as well as other wildlife. In addition to these two attractions, visitors often partake in fishing at one of the nearby lakes or hiking on some of the many trails found near this hidden gem.