The Badger, a passenger and vehicle ferry was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2016.

The SS Badger serves as a Lake Michigan ferry transporting passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

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 ...

MANITOWOC – Fans of the S.S. Badger can kick off its new season with a screening of a new film about the beloved Lake Michigan car ferry: “Railroad on the Water: the Legend of the SS Badger.” The film ...

The SS Badger car and passenger ferry has announced its 2026 season, featuring an '80s-themed murder mystery, shoreline ...

Built in 1953, the historic SS Badger will head to Sturgeon Bay April 30 under its own power for work before its season of crossing the lake begins.

For the second time in a week, the S.S. Badger announced it has canceled a scheduled Lake Michigan crossing because of predicted high waves and gale-force winds on the lake. On Thursday night, Oct. 9, ...

Here are the top Streetwise Manitowoc stories from March, including SS Badger news, blizzard Elsa snow totals and several local business updates.

A new SS Badger documentary will premiere May 17 in Manitowoc, timed so attendees can watch the Lake Michigan car ferry arrive and depart.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MANITOWOC – Before we know it, spring will be here and boats will once again be gliding through the waves of Lake Michigan. The ...