Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ice on Pere Marquette Lake has surrounded the SS Badger while it is docked for the winter. Though the Badger, like the other Ludington carferries, was built to operate year-round, for the past 32 years it has operated as a seasonal ship, transporting passengers and motor vehicles between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wis. The…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger is lit for the Christmas season, including a Christmas tree at the bow. Lake Michigan Carferry recently announced its 2025 sailing season, which will be from May 16 to Oct. 12, 2025. Ticket sales are open and can be purchased at ssbadger.com. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger completed its 71st year Sunday evening, Oct. 6, as it arrived in its home port of Ludington among strong winds and rocky waters. The ships’ crew will spend the winter making necessary repairs and updates. According to Lake Michigan Carferry General Manager Sara Spore, much of the on-board updates will…
Docking the Badger: 9-15-24 Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — “This never gets old” is a common phrase stated around the Ludington harbor when the SS Badger departs and arrives. Here’s another view of Ludington’s favorite ship from Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The SS Badger sets sail into the sunset on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. The easiest way…
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