World's Largest Elkhorn Arch — Attraction in Afton

We stopped in Afton, WY, to buy gas and were surprised by this arch over US Highway 89, the main street through town. They call it the ‘World’s Largest Elkhorn Arch’ and it spans the entire road at 75-feet wide. It’s tall enough for high profile vehicles to pass under it at 18-feet. The idea came about in 1958 and over three thousand already shed antlers were used to construct it. By itself, the arch weighs more than 15-tons. The wooden sculpture of two-life-size male elk in a mating battle was added in the early 2000’s. It was very impressive and we stopped parked and walked back to where it would be in camera range. Best of all, it's all season, totally free to view, and one can park anywhere there is a free place to...

I’ve driven past this for years on my way to Jackson and finally stopped to take a picture of it today. It’s honestly pretty dang cool and I’d recommend taking a picture by it. We sat in the car in the pouring rain and witnessed a number of people also taking pictures, some in front of the arch! So, you’re...

Afton,Wyoming is asmall, western town with just one main street (U.S. Highway 89 running north/south through the town. The town had country store next to the arch with traditional "western"/mountain lodge"-style merchandise. The local folks we met were welcoming...