Named in 70+ verified guest reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, Airbnb and Viator, as of July 2026.
Flagstaff Roots
Horrifying James on Flagstaff
I've lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. I've been visiting Flagstaff and my in-laws since the early '80s. I love the tight-knit community here. You can't go anywhere without meeting someone who is 1-2 degrees away from your circle of friends.
Why Guests Trust This Guide
The background
- Adjunct professor at Northern Arizona University
- 30 plus years of experience teaching and facilitating
- Seasoned actor with each of the local theater groups and in short films
- Classical musician with the Flagstaff Master Chorale and Flagstaff Symphony
Signature Stop
“My favorite haunted stop is the Milligan House and the story of Mabel Milligan. My favorite mural stop is 'The Veridic Gardens of Effie La Reux.' I enjoy both of these because my guests get an opportunity to engage with the stories.”
Who was Mabel Milligan, and what grows in Effie La Reux's garden? Both answers stay on the route.
After the Tour
What guests tell Horrifying James
“After each of my tours my guests tell me how much fun they've had on my tours and how much they've learned.”
Off the Clock
Horrifying James, off duty
I love performing, whether it's a concert, a performance, or a play, I get a charge out of it. I also like hiking in the forest and riding my bike around town. I also host a radio talk show on Radio Sunnyside, KSZN 101.
Every Freaky Foot Tours guide works from Susan Johnson's original research and brings their own telling to it. Meet the rest of the storytellers on the guides page.
