#32

Read our New Issue!

Click on the magazine and flip through. You can read all of the stories here, and once you get a taste of it, we hope you'll pick it up at one of our retail partners.
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, but we are moving away from grocery stores and building a new network of independently owned stores, which we feel is much closer to the heart of our mission. 

Find Foothills Digest Near You

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

We are seeking retail partners.

Follow this link to sign up as one of our retail partners. You can find out more information at foothillsdigest.com/retail/.

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.

Read More!

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.

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.

Western NC is full of Opportunities for Beautiful Hikes!

To see more delicious recipes and drink ideas, click here.

Recommended Gear for Camping and Hiking

Rosemary's Remembrances

Click on any of the magazines to read the issue, and click on the bookshelf items to learn more about them. 


Burlon Craig's Pottery
#32#32Issue 32
#31#31Issue 31
#30#30Issue 30
#28#28Issue 28
#27#27Issue 27
#26#26Issue 30
#25#25Issue 25
#24#24Issue 24
#23#23Issue 23
#22#22Issue 22
#21#21Issue 21
#20#20Issue 20
#19#19Issue 19
#18#18Issue 18
#17#17Issue 17
#16#16Issue 16
#15#15Issue 15
#14#14Issue 14
#12#12Issue 12
#11#11Issue 11
#10#10Issue 10
#9#9Issue 8
#8#8Issue 8
#7#7Issue 7
#6#6Issue 6
#5#5Issue 5
#4#4Issue 4
#3#3Issue 3
#2#2Issue 2
#1#1Issue 1
#29#29Issue 29

Foothills Digest Time Map

We're so excited about this map. If you have your location enabled, it will show you your current location on old maps that have been carefully matched with new data. You can even add interesting things you know about an area. Be sure to check this spot when you're out and about. We've covered all of Western North Carolina with old maps for you to explore!

Finding maps available here…
Points of interest
Showing —
Old map Now
I know something about this place

Submissions go into a review queue. Nothing becomes published historical fact automatically.