Legends of Northern Arizona University and Flagstaff: Campfire Stories

Welcome. We’d like to invite you to explore the ghost stories and unusual aspects of Northern Arizona University and the surrounding Flagstaff community. 

Northern Arizona University and campus

Northern Arizona University has a vast history in its 120 years as an institution. From the story of 19 year old Kathy of Morton Hall, haunted dorms, tunnels under Old Main, and covens on campus, there is no shortage of supernatural activity on campus. Jump into the spooky and unusual stories of NAU.

Flagstaff

Outside of Northern Arizona University’s borders, more legends and unusual stories can be found. Flagstaff features the Riordan Mansion, Walkup family murders, and a vast Pagan community. Dive into the unusual aspects of Flagstaff, Arizona. 

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Meet our team

Freshman: Social Work

Kayla Saunders

Responsibilities included: research, website design, page creation, and multimedia development.  

Sophomore: Sociology

Ally Smith

Responsibilities included: research, website design, multimedia recording, and presenting

Freshman: Psychology

Rachel Shipley

Responsibilities included: research, website design, multimedia recording and presenting.