Rick Vuyst

This is incredible. Crank it up and listen. I went out tonight to shoot pictures on the channel. The sound of plates of ice cracking like panes of glass was eerie. In between the giant panels of ice were open water cracks that sounded like someone breathing. #weather #greatlakes

Beach report. Current beach conditions. Brutal conditions in the "foredunes" so I seek shelter in the "backdunes." Watch. We now rejoin your Monday already in progress. #weather #lakemichigan #greatlakes #wind #winter

Beach report. Current Beach conditions. We now rejoin your regular Monday schedule already in progress. Pere Marquette beach Muskegon Michigan

He’s 96 years old today and the life of the party! Happy Birthday Dad! Born at the start of the Great Depression in 1929 (December 9, 1929) he is not about to behave. #milestone #milestonebirthday

The gales of November remembered. November 26, 2025

The Witch of November. When the gales of November come slashing. (Has been roaring out here all afternoon) Photo November 11, 2025 Muskegon’s Pere Marquette beach on Lake Michigan #LakeMichigan #greatlakes

The Witch of November. When the gales of November come slashing. (Has been roaring out here all afternoon) Photo November 11, 2025 Muskegon’s Pere Marquette beach on Lake Michigan #LakeMichigan #greatlakes

Fly me to the moon. Moonrise over Muskegon Lake tonight November 5, 2025. #moon #weather

The South Breakwater Lighthouse Muskegon’s Pere Marquette beach on Lake Michigan is taking a pounding with today's weather. I took these photos today October 22, 2025. The lighthouse is in the process of getting much-needed restoration. #weather

It's still summer. Sunset September 2, 2025 #peremarquettebeach #weather

Sturgeon Moon. Moonset August 9, 2025 #muskegonchannel #southpierheadlight as the Integrity leaves the channel. #moon #SturgeonMoon #weather

Canadian wildfire smoke has created an eerie haze and fiery red ball for a sunset this evening on the beach. Photo August 2, 2025 Muskegon’s Pere Marquette beach on Lake Michigan #sunset #weather #WildfireUpdate

A toast to Neil, Buzz, and Michael on this historic day. That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. I was a kid in 1969 watching on a black and white TV with rabbit ear antennas and 3 channels (of course was watching Walter Cronkite) #moon

Last night's full "Buck Moon" as it rides the crest of the dunes along the Lake Michigan shoreline. #weather #moon #fullmoon #weatherphoto

Moon rise as it clears the crest of the dune. Last night's "Buck Moon" was a spectacular full moon event along the Lake Michigan lakeshore. Photo July 9, 2025. Approximately 9:30 PM as the sun set in the west the moon rose with an orange glow in the east #weather #moon #moonrise

Summer Solstice sunset. First sunset of summer. Photo June 20, 2025. Muskegon’s Pere Marquette beach on Lake Michigan #solstice #weather #summer #sunsets

On a rainy day orange juice can lift the spirits. #weather #WeatherForecast

It has been a long chilly dark week. For anyone who needs to hear it...chin up. There is light at the end of the tunnel. #weather #WeatherForecast