
The SS Badger is an older, coal-fueled ferry, and the Environmental Protection Agency is shutting it down due to the coal-ash it deposits in the lake. The intended end date is December 2012. There is an option on the table to convert the ferry operation over to natural gas, a cleaner fuel alternative. A group has been formed -- S.O.S. (Save Our Ship) -- to help explore this option and gather support for the continued ferry operation.
While it's not super cheap ($76/one way), a ferry ride is a novel experience to include on a bicycle tour, and we think it should remain an option for all who want to travel between Luddington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. If you agree, we encourage you to support S.O.S. in their efforts.
Photo by milesizz on Flickr.
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Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/06/possible-ferry-closure-on-north-lakes.html
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