Foothills Digest is a quarterly  magazine which seeks to invigorate the sense of community, honor the traditions, and highlight the beauty and resolve of the Foothills region of NC, while giving voice to the art, movements, and leaders who will shape our future. Each of our themed issues is a deep dive into a particular aspect of the culture of our region. With a strong focus on creating a beautiful printed piece, you can be sure you'll be impressed once you hold an issue in your hands.
We are sold in most grocery chains across western NC, and can be found in most Publix stores across the state. Our content area is focused on the foothills of North Carolina and the history of the Southern Appalachians.

We are seeking advertising partners.

Call us at 828.475.1323 or email Editor@foothillsdigest.com to talk about creating a partnership. Alternately, visit www.foothillsdigestadvertisers.com to see our media kit.

Our upcoming Issue is all about the RIVERS

The importance of our rivers can't be overstated. They have shaped our region physically, but they have also allowed our communities to thrive. This issue is a deep dive into the rivers, their usefulness, and our responsibility to them. Western North Carolina has 9 main river basins, and we'll guide you through each of them. Coming in August.

Have you ever tried a pawpaw?

Susan Owen’s mountain homestead blends strength, beauty, and intention. A farmer for over forty years and a blacksmith by trade, she restored a two-hundred-year-old cabin and built a life rooted in soil, fire, and patience. What began with three pawpaw saplings has grown into an orchard of seventy trees—native and grafted cultivars alike—making her one of the region’s most knowledgeable growers. Pawpaws, fragile and fleeting, resist commercialization, yet Susan shares their custard-sweet flavor through fresh fruit, frozen pulp, and saplings. Her orchard sustains biodiversity, nurtures rare butterflies, and preserves a nearly forgotten fruit—and best of all, if you’ve never tasted a pawpaw, she can help you remedy that situation.

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Foothills Digest is immensely proud to collaborate with a diverse array of advertisers who play a crucial role in the publication of our magazine. Our partnership with these advertisers is not just a business relationship; it's a mutual belief in the value and quality of what we collectively offer to our readers. Without their support, the production of Foothills Digest would not be possible, underscoring their importance in bringing our magazine to life. Each advertiser has been carefully selected based on their commitment to excellence, integrity, and the relevance of their services to our readership. We have full confidence in the quality and reliability of their offerings and genuinely believe in the positive impact their services can have on your lives. We encourage our readers to consider utilizing these services, not just to support our magazine, but to benefit from the exceptional value they provide. Our advertisers are more than just sponsors; they are integral to the Foothills Digest family, and we hope you will join us in supporting them. Read more about each advertiser here. To learn more about becoming an advertiser, click here.

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