Are We Going To Have A Problem Here??

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March 5th 2016

Published: June 25th 2017

Geo: 33.729, -116.38Are we going to have a problem here- there goes the neighbourhood?? For two dedicated motel types, our stay at a resort in Borrego Springs was a wonderful taste of plush comfort (although we did sometimes miss the quarter slots that would start the bed vibrating), and it also allowed us to practise our table etiquette (why do I have 3 forks??) before visiting our posh friends, ... Read Full Entry

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Gram Parsons Death Motel

The death of Gram Parsons occurred on September 18, 1973, in room eight of the Joshua Tree Inn. On September 18, after injecting himself with morphine, Parsons overdosed.

Gram Parsons

Following Parsons' death and in order to fulfill his desires, Kaufman and Martin impersonated workers of a mortuary at Los Angeles International Airport. After declaring they were hired by Parsons' family, Western Airlines released the body to them. The pair took it to Joshua Tree in Martin's personal Cadillac Hearse and set it on fire. The burning casket was reported by campers to the local authorities, who investigated the incident and identified both perpetrators.

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Bus System

World Famous Crochet Museum

The museum is housed in an old one-hour photo hut.

Crochet Museum

Shari Elf always admired the art of crochet and began collecting crocheted poodles while living in Los Angeles in the mid-1990s. Her collection kept expanding to include other animals and characters. It also outgrew the shelving in her home.