There are six ferry companies in Wisconsin, and they offer a wide range of experiences for people who love large boats. Want a free ride across the Wisconsin River? Check. A fast Lake Michigan ...

The Island Queen ferry arrives at the town of LaPointe, Wis., on Madeline Island. Typically, by this time in the winter, the ice is thick enough to support an “ice road” from Bayfield to Madeline ...

Explore the sea caves, hiking trails, and lighthouses of the Apostle Islands. Stay at the historic boutique hotel, St. James Social, in downtown Bayfield. Order the blackened whitefish at Hoop’s Fish.

And that’s having a big impact on everyday life. The story of Madeline Island Island’s climate shift can be found off the ferry’s bow, and in 150 years of data dug up by an ambitious local high school ...