THE STORY
Reported Haunting
Devil's Canyon is surrounded by local legends of mysterious lights, ghostly apparitions, and unexplained sounds after dark. Visitors have reported shadow figures, disembodied voices, and an overwhelming feeling of being watched while exploring the area. The canyon remains one of southwestern Nebraska's enduring paranormal legends.
A dirt road located 7 miles north of McCook on East 11th Street leads to what locals have named Devil’s Canyon. Its story is old and sad: Over 100 years ago a man is said to have killed his wife and kids here, then killed himself. Nicknamed The Duke, his ghost is said to be a shadowy figure who plays tricks on passersby and causes mechanical objects to malfunction.