At Lake Langlois, near Carnation, Washington, canoes sit idle at the boathouse on the last morning of this winter. The canoes and the lake won't be still for long, however. Lake Langlois is an integral part of Camp River Ranch, a Girl Scout camp operated by Girl Scouts of Western Washington. Each year thousands of girls learn canoeing, go swimming, enjoy campfire songs and appreciate the beauty of the lake.
Lake Langlois covers nearly 100 acres and the clear, cool waters are nearly 100 feet deep. In addition to the activities of the Girl Scouts the lake has a strong fishery. Each year the lake is stocked with several thousand legal rainbow trout and kokanee. No gasoline engines are permitted and public access is limited to a boat launch.
