The Urban Frontier

Good morning! Here is the latest from the Texas Brazos (2 nights on the river near DFW)! Get a taste of the outdoors from my husband Scott's beautiful writing.

The Possum Kingdom, Brazos River Recon Wednesday, December 17th 2025 my daughter Rose and I left Houston a little after 6:00 am. At 12:45 we pushed our loaded canoe into the clear water of the Palo Pinto County Brazos River, directly below the 16 Bridge and Possum Kingdom Dam. Our take out was 19.5 miles downriver at the 4 Bridge. Rochel...

Look what just jumped right into the boat today! 😂

The Armand Bayou is a beautiful slice of Houston serenity and privacy on the water! Here are a few insights into enjoying this amazing area with a fascinating topographical history.

Armand Bayou Access & Water Details Welcome to The Urban Frontier blog! My agenda is to promote outdoor activities in a natural setting with a base of experience and truth that is sustainable and honors God. Seeking to build a heritage, I strive to avoid polarizing language and phrases that recklessly ricochet through the internet. I....

The latest from Scott!

Pictures of a Used Mad River Journey 167 (and some words) With no moving parts, canoes seem simple and the same but for color and length. After a while it is evident that hull materials and dimensions influence how these structures respond to the forces we apply and the environments we use them. In a day when devices with algorithms interface with and conf...

Scott has been working hard to write up reports on river accesses in Texas. Check it out! (Full list of articles/rivers @ bottom of page)!

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Classification of Water Accesses Not all water access are the same! Though seemingly obvious, it has taken me a while to recognize this fact. Transferring my experiences into meaningful information has been a puzzle. For my canoe team to continue, I needed to effectively communicate what to expect at the launches and landings. Prev...

This is how Scott rates his canoe launches. We always start with recon, then plan accordingly for the trip (gear, partner strength, length of trip, etc).... Read more here!

Classification of Water Accesses Not all water access are the same! Though seemingly obvious, it has taken me a while to recognize this fact. Transferring my experiences into meaningful information has been a puzzle. For my canoe team to continue, I needed to effectively communicate what to expect at the launches and landings. Prev...

https://texashighways.com/culture/people/karankawa-descendants-are-reclaiming-their-heritage-after-being-written-off-extinct/

Read Scott's latest recon! "A Bridge Too Far"

https://www.theurbanfrontier.net/post/a-bridge-too-far-~-recon-of-the-upper-san-bernard

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From Scott's river-loving heart to your screen.....

Scouting River Bridges & Accesses I know this about myself: I like to be successful. I know that because for me, failing sucks. Over the years I have learned how to win more, or at least lose less. That said, failure is a fabulous teacher, and losing is quite motivating. Not failing involves preparation. Prepping for a day trip in a...

Read about our latest adventures!

Camping & Canoeing the South Llano River Though plans frequently unravel in unpredictable ways, every now and again things fall in place. Happily, my family and I enjoyed a five night visit at the South Llano River State Park in February 2022. Several arcs congruently merged for me on this trip. I was (1) getting out west, (2) camping in a...