Hobbies When Elijah Patterson, Die Plate Designer in Eagle Rock, VA, was only 13 years old, he bought his first dirt bike after a friend inspired him. Since then, his passion for riding has taken him to beautiful mountain trails with others who share the same enjoyment. At age 21, Elijah bought his first Harley yet chose to later sell it so he could keep his dad’s bike after his father's passing in 2013. Elijah stated that his dad wished for him to always keep this bike, which is the intention, as it means a lot to him. Recently, Elijah and his friend took a trip through the Smoky Mountains visiting Cherokee, NC and Clingman's Dome. Clingman's dome is a walkway that reaches a total height of 45 feet at 6,644 feet in elevation. It offers panoramic views of three states and offers a beautiful sunset overlook. It took about 6 ½ hours for Elijah to reach this point in North Carolina, as they took the long route. They also visited the Wheels Through Time Museum, which showcases rare old bikes and holds an annual raffle of a classic motorcycle (this year it's a 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead). During the trip, they enjoyed delicious food at Pop’s Biscuits. Later in Cherokee they enjoyed tasty ice cream and coffee. Elijah plans to take another trip to West Virginia this month to check out Monongahela National Forest where tales of Big Foot sightings are told. Elijah enjoys the full experience of the scenery and looks forward to riding through Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks. These experiences through the fresh mountain air make this hobby most enjoyable for Elijah as he views nature at its finest along the roadway.
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