There’s plenty of room to stretch out on the SS Badger, as the daughter of the writer, John Carpenter, did on a trip home from summer camp last year. (John Carpenter / Chicago Tribune)
Taking a ferry across Lake Michigan may not save you time or money, but it will be memorable.
The SS Badger leaves Ludington, Mich., around sunset bound for Manitowoc, Wis., in August 2014. (Jake Jung / Getty Images)
Walking the deck is one of the best ways to pass the time while crossing Lake Michigan on the SS Badger. (John Carpenter / Chicago Tribune)
