"The arch spans all four lanes of U.S. Route 89 as the highway passes through downtown Afton. The arch is 18-feet tall and 75-feet wide. Smaller elk antler arches flank each side of the arch’s base. Although Jackson Hole’s elk antler arches are more widely known, the antler arch in Afton is believed to be the largest in the world," the Atlas Obscura says.

"First conceived by the Afton Chamber of Commerce in 1956, the Elkhorn Arch was completed in July 1958. It’s composed of 3,011 intertwined elk antlers and weighs over 15 tons. The arch was constructed at an estimated cost of $2,500. Today, the antlers, popular as an aphrodisiac in Asian medicine, are valued at an estimated $300,000.

"No elk were harmed in the arch’s construction. Elk shed their antlers each spring, and the naturally discarded antlers were collected with a permit from the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. Most of the antlers were gathered from the National Elk Refuge near Jackson, Wyoming. Annual antler collections continue for the arch’s maintenance and upkeep. It also receives a yearly coating of a special weatherproof finish."

"In 1955, a group of boy scouts gathered antlers as a scout project. And in 1956, Afton's Chamber of Commerce decided to put the horns to use. Making the arch was no easy task. The town placed a steel frame that stretched above four lanes of road and weaved the horns, screwing them together. The Arch was completed in 1958, standing 18 feet tall and 75 feet wide. It is estimated to weigh over 15 tons. The project cost approximately $2,500 to make. But if you were to make an arch as massive as Afton's today, the price for the antlers alone would be as high as $300,000," the Star Valley Wyoming says.

"As an on-going tradition, boy scouts obtain a special use permit to gather elk antlers at the National Elk Refuge. This prevents illegal poaching and damage to farming equipment. The boy scouts auction off these prized antlers and make as much as $47,000 a year. According to the Jackson Hole Traveler, the average price per pound the elk antlers sell for is $17. These antlers can weigh up to 10 pounds apiece. That's about $170 dollars per antler!

"Surrounding the Elkhorn Arch is the rustic town of Afton, central to beautiful hiking trails, a golf course, mountain lakes perfect for fishing, and the famous Intermittent Spring that brings fresh water from a geyser."

"This beautiful structure consists of approximately 3,000 elk (wapiti) antlers and is the largest elkhorn arch in the world. It is one of the most outstanding attractions for tourists in Afton and thousands stop to photograph it each year. The structure completely spans Afton's Main Street at a height of approximately 18 feet," the lynconcountywy.com says.

"Members of the Chamber of Commerce and others conceived the idea of putting elk horns over the Main street in the early summer of 1956. An application was made to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to obtain the necessary antlers for the project. Most of the antlers came from the Wyoming Elk Preserve near Jackson, Wyoming. The arch was finished in July 1958 at a cost of approximately $2,500 which was raised by the Chamber of Commerce members through contributions, donations of labor and part of their regular fees. To duplicate this arch today would cost over $300,000 for the antlers alone.

"The elkhorn arch has been repaired and added to since its completion. It requires a yearly coating of a special plastic finish to keep it looking new and attractive."

"THE SMALL TOWN OF AFTON, Wyoming, tucked away in the Star Valley near the Wyoming-Idaho border, boasts an enormous arch made entirely of elk antlers," the Travelling Gatherings says.

"The arch spans all four lanes of U.S. Route 89 as the highway passes through downtown Afton. The arch is 18-feet tall and 75-feet wide. Smaller elk antler arches flank each side of the arch’s base. Although Jackson Hole’s elk antler arches are more widely known, the antler arch in Afton is believed to be the largest in the world.

"First conceived by the Afton Chamber of Commerce in 1956, the Elkhorn Arch was completed in July 1958. It’s composed of 3,011 intertwined elk antlers and weighs over 15 tons. The arch was constructed at an estimated cost of $2,500. Today, the antlers, popular as an aphrodisiac in Asian medicine, are valued at an estimated $300,000."

"Afton is a town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,818 at the 2000 census. Afton is home to the world's largest elk horn arch," the Roadtrippers says.

"Spanning 75 feet (23 m) across the four lanes of US Highway 89, the arch consists of 3,011 elk antlers and weighs 15 tons."

"An iconic part of Afton, Wyoming has just been named one of the weirdest roadside attractions in America," the My Country 95.5 says.

"I would like to disagree with the "weird" reference, but I agree that the world's largest elk arch in Afton is an attraction. Thrillist is the national site that just gave it this special recognition. If you're not familiar with Afton's arch, this is what they're referring to."

"Constructed in 1958, the arch hovers over Highway 89, the main drag in downtown Afton," the travellogs.us says.

"In case you were wondering it took 3,011 elk antlers to construct this roadside attraction in downtown Afton, Wyoming."

"Afton WY, a beautiful tiny cowboy town close to the state border of Idaho and south of Jackson WY on highway 89. It may not for a long term stay but it's a nice place for a quick stop when you heading up to Jackson from Salt Lake City," the Dream America USA says.

"Before you reach the town and you way drive on a part of HW 89 that is exact the stateline of ID and WY with beautiful green mountain along. HY 89 will go through the whole town and you will see the World's Largest Elkhorn Arch across the highway on the center of the town.

"If you are there at the weekend, you should also stop at Alpine WY, 30 miles north of Afton. When you drive pass the snake river you will found a big ground full with different kind of elk horns and animal skins in front of Cowboy Fireworks. Price is fair, at least is much cheaper than in California where we are from."

"Afton, Wyoming, is home to an eye-catching arch that is made up of a whopping 3,011 elk antlers, making it the largest of its kind in the world," the Travel Wyoming says.



"The arch is located in downtown Afton, spanning an impressive 75 feet wide and weighing 15 tons. Stop for a photo and then stick around to explore local shops and restaurants."

"I used to think arches were only tall rock monuments made from red sandstone in the middle of the desert. But Afton's Arch is not your typical arch. The Elkhorn Arch rests over Highway 89 in downtown Afton, Wyoming and is the largest arch made from elk antlers. Thankfully no animals were killed in the making!" the Visit Afton WY says.

"Elk typically grow their impressive horns for mating season. Once the season has passed (usually early spring), there is no need to impress the ladies any longer and the Elk shed their antlers. Elk antlers grow back quickly. When fall comes around, the elk are ready for combat with full length antlers again.

"As an on-going tradition, boy scouts obtain a special use permit to gather elk antlers at the National Elk Refuge. This prevents illegal poaching and damage to farming equipment. The boy scouts auction off these prized antlers and make as much as $47,000 a year. According to the Jackson Hole Traveler, the average price per pound the elk antlers sell for is $17. These antlers can weigh up to 10 pounds apiece. That's about $170 dollars per antler!"

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