Jackson, the Cowboy Town in the American West

1. In the morning, we set off from Salt Lake City by car towards Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. The Jackson town nestled deep in the Rocky Mountains is an inevitable stop along the way. After driving for approximately five hours, we arrived at Jackson town to have lunch. 😊🚗🍔 The journey was a bit long but filled with anticipation as we knew we were getting closer to the magnificent national parks. The scenery along the road was constantly changing, giving us a taste of the beautiful landscapes that awaited us further on. 🖼️🌄🚙 2. The town got its name "Jackson" because of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. Back then, he bought the land of Wyoming from the French for just $1,500. By 1890, Wyoming became the forty-fourth state of the United States. Americans have a tendency to admire power and wealth and like to name places after presidents. Hence, this town was named after the president, and the local airport is also called "Jackson Airport". 🎯💲🏙️ This naming convention reflects a part of the American history and culture, showing how significant historical figures can leave their marks on the places around them. It also adds a certain charm and historical depth to the town itself. 😃📜🏠 3. What makes this town really stand out is the "Antler Arches Garden" in the center of the street. In 1960, they had a creative idea and used around 7,500 genuine antlers to build antler arches at the four corners of the park. Of course, over the past half a century or so, the antler arches must have gone through numerous improvements and refinements to become what they look like today. 😎🦌🏛️ Standing under the clear blue sky and looking up at the magnificent antler arches, one can't help but wonder if they are really all made of antlers. In this day and age where there's so much confusion about authenticity, but after confirmation from the locals, they are indeed real! And there's an English warning sign on one side saying that anyone who takes away an antler will be fined $250. ⚠️💰💸 #JacksonTownUSA #CowboyTownCharm #AmericanTravelSpot