Coyote Butte
Malheur Field Station is situated between 2 buttes, South Coyote and North Coyote (in the background of the above photgraph). While North Coyote Butte is off limits because of plants being studied in the area, South Coyote Butte is a great place to walk up to. From the main dirt road there is a small walking path leading to the top of the butte, from which you can get amazing sunset/sunrise views, and the stargazing is excellent. Because of the remoteness of the area, light pollution is close to none. Keep in mind that it does get fairly windy atop the butte, so be sure to wear your windbreaker or your heavy coat.
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