The Badger is a big ship that carries cars, trucks and passengers from the Wisconsin side of Lake Michigan to the Michigan side. The ferry use to carry railroad cars across the lake but this business died out and the ferry was retired about 30 years ago. One of the original workers on the ferry raised enough money to convert the ferry to carry cars and trucks and the ferry was recommissioned.
It's a great boat but it is not without controversy. The ferry is a true streamer and uses coal to fuel its engines.
Suffice to say the EPA is not happy with the ferry or the ferry owners. Someone said it will take $6M to convert to natural gas. Given all the money the government waste it would seem they should have funded the conversion. Lot bigger return than Solyndra - but that is just my opinion (my blog - my opinion).
While waiting for the boat in Lodington found some more of my favorite things....
We all gathered at the dock and waited to board.
The trip takes four hours and we settled down for a nice cruise.
On board there was a movie theater (chick flick with Barbara Streisand, bingo, trivia and of course food and a bar). Trip went quickly and we soon reached the Michigan shore.
So we now have reached another State. Of course got my picture at the Welcome sign.
Headed to the hotel and retired for the night.
Today we had a 113 mile ride to Mt Pleasant, MI. It was a really cool day and the winds were finally at our back. Blasted through the ride in record time 7 hours and 37 minutes; 14.9 mph and 3100 calories. Need more days like this.
While I didn't take any pictures the landscape has changed drastically. Lots of trees, and now apple orchards and fields full of vegetable plants like asparagus. The trees are really noticeable.
Much nicer riding than just looking at cornfields. Been a great day - heading to do laundry as I am first in line for the washer!!!!
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