Cowen folds small-town pace into big-country adventure, with a setting that puts outdoor escapes and everyday conveniences within easy reach. Tucked in Webster County and a quick drive from county services in Webster Springs, residents prize the ability to be on a trail, a trout stream, or a quiet back road in minutes. Weekends often lead to family hikes and cool swimming holes at Holly River State Park, an official West Virginia gem with waterfalls and shady campgrounds, while the high-country forests of the Monongahela National Forest invite leaf-peeping, birding, and backcountry solitude. Whitewater fans find world-class rapids on the Gauley River and easy day trips to the rim vistas and climbing routes of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
Schools anchor community life, with local pride in programs at Glade Elementary and Webster County High School, youth sports on town fields, and time-honored 4‑H traditions. Everyday needs are covered by local shops, and comprehensive care is close by at WVU Medicine’s Webster Memorial Hospital. Whether you’re casting for trout on the Cranberry, camping beneath hemlocks, or gathering for fairs and festivals that celebrate the area’s timber-and-rail heritage, Cowen offers a lifestyle that feels grounded, friendly, and refreshingly outdoors-forward.
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Holly River State Park • Monongahela National Forest • Gauley River National Recreation Area • New River Gorge National Park and Preserve • WVU Medicine Webster Memorial Hospital