HOUGHTON, MI-- Ranger III ferry service from Houghton to Isle Royale National Park completes 60 years of service this month.
The 165-foot-long, 34-foot-wide, 648-ton vessel carries 128-passengers. It takes a nine-member crew to operate her.
A selection of images submitted to commemorate the event can be seen at the park’s photo gallery.
The park closes for the season on Thursday. Isle Royale and all surrounding islands close to all visitors November 1 through April 15 annually. Lake Superior waters are open to boaters, and the Houghton Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round.
