Welcome to Two Days Away, our series featuring weekend-long itineraries within a five-hour drive of your city-because sometimes we all just need a little adventure fix. Pine and Strawberry are a pair of Arizona towns approximately two hours from Phoenix, nestled amongst the trees and mountains. They’re located a few miles apart in what’s known as Rim Country, named after the geological Mogollon Rim that runs through the area. Both were established in the late 1800s and named for the swaths of Ponderosa Pines that cover the landscape and the wild strawberries that would grow in the area. Today, the twin towns are popular with locals during the summers with more reasonable temperatures, while also offering snowy getaways during winter. Add to that pieces of Arizona history, delightful restaurants, and abundant rustic views. So it’s clear why Pine-Strawberry is a favorite escape for Valley residents.