Who's ready for spooky story time? Here are some urban (and not-so-urban) legends most Arizonans have heard during their time here. A few are comical in nature but keep scrolling for the more frightening tales that take place in the rural areas of the state. You may want to keep a flashlight with you on your next camping trip, just in case.
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Frying an egg on the sidewalk
Let's start with some not-so-scary legends like this. Frying an egg on the sidewalk is actually more of an idiom due to the extreme heat felt in most areas of the state but some people make attempts to see if this is actually true. The result so far? Theoretically, you could cook an egg on the sidewalk or asphalt but don't expect it to fry quickly like your morning eggs. Plenty of people test this out each year with varied results; some only end up with a gummy egg that has barely set in several hours while others claim their eggs cooked within a matter of minutes. If you're not sure you want to waste a couple of eggs trying to find out this summer, there are plenty of online instructions on how to bake cookies in your car.
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Jackalope
Part jackrabbit, part antelope, all legend. This one actually extends across the American West but still enjoys a prolific life in Arizona where you can find the word emblazoned on street signs, tourist gifts, and festivals. Would you be sad to find out it was all a hoax?
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