Hacker Valley pairs big-sky scenery with everyday simplicity, offering a quiet base in Webster County with quick connections to Webster Springs and Cowen. Outdoor time is practically a daily ritual here thanks to Holly River State Park’s waterfalls, ferny hollows, and 40-plus miles of trails. Whether you come for trout along the Laurel Fork or a weekend in a cabin beneath hemlocks, the park delivers four-season adventure and family-friendly comfort at Holly River State Park. Community spirit shines during volunteer-led events and the late-summer festival hosted with help from the Friends of Holly River State Park, where local music, crafts, and campfire stories take center stage.
Families value the area’s manageable pace and countywide support system. Students are served by Webster County Schools, with bus routes connecting neighborhoods to elementary options and to county middle and high programs. Youth sports, 4‑H clubs, and park programs provide easy ways to get involved, while small businesses supply everyday necessities without the hassle.
Weekends invite scenic drives, leaf-peeping along ridge roads, and quick trips for dining or errands in Buckhannon. Boaters and paddlers can be on the water in minutes at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Sutton Lake, and history buffs seek out the region’s historic mills and heritage sites that tell the story of mountain craftsmanship and grit.
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