Coyote's Fishnet is a legend site along the Clearwater River about 7 miles east of Lewiston, Idaho. Two surface geological features, one on each side of the river canyon, represent Black Bear and Coyote's Fishnet. At a pullout on U.S. Highway 95 are three large interpretive signs. One sign identifies this as a Nez Perce village archeological site over 5,000 years old; another tells the Coyote's Fishnet legend. The third sign is a map of the Clearwater Canyon region with points of interest identified. A Nez Perce legend tells how Coyote and Black Bear had a falling out while fishing here long ago. Coyote, the all-powerful animal spirit, was having a good time until Black Bear, the busybody, began to tease him. Finally losing his temper, Coyote tossed his huge fishnet onto the hills across the Clearwater River. To teach Black Bear a lesson, Coyote threw him to the top of the hill on his side and turned him to stone. The Nez Perce people know just where to look for the net and the unfortunate bear. |
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State: Idaho Unit: Spalding |
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