Late in the week we need to make a supply run so we break camp and head to Silver City, north of here. The Chiweenie Brothers are excited to be on the move; they always think we are headed to the dog park. In this case they are correct; Silver City has a dog park. WOOF, WOOF! 
As is my usual M.O. I look up addresses for: Dog parks, Walmarts, libraries, places to buy block ice, laundry if needed, ect., and plug them into my GPS before we head out. It is important to arrange our errands according to how early we get moving and how hot the day will be, because the boys’ comfort and safety always come first.
Attractions and sightseeing are left to chance depending, again, on the boys; are they welcome? Is it too warm to leave them for an hour or so? Shade? Can I park somewhere that doesn’t get a lot of foot traffic so they won’t be constantly barking and bothering people? Whether or not I go do something depends on the answers to those questions. I glance over at the two hooligans on the passenger side wiggling around and play fighting, bursting with excitement. Yeah, they’re worth it.
This morning I need to go to the library to schedule blog posts, download a couple of books from my library in South Dakota, and also download a few movies to my Kindle tablet.
I spot this as I circle the block to find appropriate parking. 
The library is a nice one and has a beautiful entrance and an interesting sculpture.
All our errands complete The Chiweenie Brothers get to spend time at the dog park and then we head “home” to City of Rocks, stopping to photograph the flowers that are blooming along highway 180.
And some local history 
Heading up our driveway, we take the loop around the park.
I just love this place.
We can see far out into the valley or look up into the rocks with the summer blue sky and white drifting clouds above us. Or we can look at George Washington, The Egyptian, or The Lady. This rock profile seems to change depending on the time of day and the shadows that are cast. Which one do you see?
There are not a lot of people here and traffic is minimal so it’s nice and quiet. As with the two other parks we have been to here in New Mexico, Bottomless Lakes State Park two years ago, Rock Hound, and now City of Rocks, the park is clean and tidy.
Thanks for stopping by 2DogsTravel. The Chiweenie Brothers and I hope you will continue to tag along on our summer adventure. Hugs, Shawna
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Sounds like you have found a home in New Mexico as well as AZ..lol. The boys are so funny, the excitement and anticipation are priceless….The rock formation looked like Washington to me…Have a great week!
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They are very entertaining!
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Hi Shawna, good to see your having fun with your travels and the brothers! I was up in Redding for the 4 th. of July this year. Had a nice time visiting some old friends and seeing the fireworks, hadn’t seen them up there since I was a kid. I don’t know how you do what you do by yourself, I was afraid to drive to Redding and back by myself. It’s been 3 yrs. since I left town. Your one independent confident women Shawna! Stay safe, Hugs Karen
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Thank you, Karen, for your kind words. Happy to hear you have ventured out! Fresno to Redding is a good trip. You made it there and back home, and I bet you had fun!
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