I’ve been so close to the Bronx River my whole life, yet never of the existence of a trail that runs alongside it.  I walked the trail with my friends during Thanksgiving break, and it was an interesting experience.  The Bronx River Parkway is a major roadway that’s heavily used, and it’s right next to the river.  Although there was a lot of traffic while we were on the trail, I was easily able to tune out the noise from the cars.  I find it amazing how rivers can so easily create an environment in which we get lost in our thoughts.