Only an hour drive from Hot, Hot Phoenix is lovely Payson, and a respite from the heat. And just outside Payson is Natural Bridge State Park. After a short hike down into the canyon, you will be rewarded with the view of a natural bridge and waterfall. This is Patrick and his dad exploring a crevice . But personally, I paid for the hike with a pulled muscle and was forced to hobble around Santa Fe the next two days Guess I am not used to stairs and heat. Gosh, I hate getting older.