Veteran's Memorial Park-Jack Lake

Veteran's Memorial is a county park on Jack Lake. Waterfowl can be found on the lake in the spring, summer and fall. The pine and hardwood forests are excellent places to find northern birds like Golden-crowned Kinglets, Northern Waterthrushes and Winter Wrens. Coyotes, red foxes, beaver and porcupine are often seen in the area.

Directions: From Antigo travel 13 miles north on Hwy. 45, turn east on Cty. J about 2 miles and follow the signs to
the park entrance. Paved parking area.

Gazetteer: Page 77, B-8.

Amenities: The park offers 41 campsites (31 electrical & 10 non-electrical), picnic tables, a swimming beach, fishing, mountain biking trails, cross country skiing and hiking. There is an arboretum with a well-marked, selfguided trail and a section of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Phone: 715/623-6214.

Web site: Langlade County Parks

Hours: Open daily; camping from May 1-Dec 1.

Accessibility: One campsite is accessible, as are the fishing pier and beach.

Nearest food & lodging: Antigo, 15 miles south.