When the 2025 sailing season begins in May, passengers planning a trip aboard Michigan’s car ferry service from Ludington, Michigan, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, can plan on new and enhanced food options.

MUSKEGON, MI -- Michiganders and Wisconsinites don’t have to suffer through Chicago traffic to see each other. For more than two decades a faster, more scenic route has become an underrated travel ...

When you think of travel on Lake Michigan, you likely think of the S.S. Badger. It has been an iconic mode of transportation connecting communities and enhancing travel experiences for decades. As the ...

LUDINGTON, MI – A Northern Michigan museum is seeking stories from past and present crew members of Great Lakes car ferries for a new exhibit. In 2027, the Mason County Historical Society will unveil ...

The Badger will be in Sturgeon Bay about two weeks, starting April 30, for work. The car ferry's 2025 season is expected to start May 16, with crossings through June 19 for the spring season. The ...

The historic S.S. Badger car and passenger ferry will close its 2025 season this month. What you need to know.

The ferry has been a significant part of local families' lives, including for a couple who met while working on the boat. This season, the Badger was involved in a minor docking incident and underwent ...

My family and I spent $374 each way to take a ferry across Lake Michigan. We took our car on the ferry, which accounted for a good portion of our expenses. The trip was relaxing, but next time, I'll ...