Books by a prolific couple Frank and Victoria Logue “The Hawk and the Dove” of ’88

Frank and Victoria Logue have written several books since their 1988 northbound thru-hike under the trail names “The Hawk and the Dove.” This former Rome, Ga., couple have been quite prolific with the backpacking pen. They’ve appeared on CNN to talk about hiking and have been longtime contributors to ALDHA. Victoria edited the ALDHA newsletter for several years, and Frank served as coordinator of the group, as well as coordinator of the first Gathering at Hanover, N.H., the first time it took place outside of Pipestem, W.Va.

Both were active with their maintaining club, the Nantahala Hiking Club. And Frank served on the former board of managers of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. They also have their own home page, planetanimals.com/logue, with detailed information about the books they’ve published, among them:




The Appalachian Trail Backpacker

Frank and Victoria Logue
“The Hawk and the Dove”

This book helps hikers prepare for a trip of any length along the trail. With input from dozens of other hikers, the book logs over 100,000 miles of A.T. experience. From boots to sleeping bags, stoves to tents and packs, this book considers the weight, cost and practicality for every item you need and tells you what to expect from weather, wild animals and other hikers.



Best Overnight Hikes
on the Appalachian Trail

Frank and Victoria Logue

From the Amazon.com Web site:

You love to backpack, but you can only get out on the trail a few weekends a year. This book was written for you. It is the first guide to cover the length of the Appalachian Trail in a single volume. It doesn't describe every mile of the trail, but offers detailed descriptions of the suggested hikes.

Why sort through guidebooks looking for a good hike, when the best of the Appalachian Trail is all here in one book.

Overnight hikes in all fourteen states the Appalachian Trail passes through are described in brief, followed by a point-by-point description of the hike and trailhead directions. All of the hikes have been rated for difficulty so it is easy to find a hike for any backpacker - novice or experienced.



Best Day Hikes
on the Appalachian Trail

Frank and Victoria Logue

From the Amazon.com Web site:

You don't have enough free time to find out through trial and era where the best hikes are so we have done the footwork for you. In The Best of the Appalachian Trail: Day Hikes you will find hikes divided by state to make finding a hike in your area easy.

Each hike is rated for difficulty, has an approximate time needed for the hike and contains an icon showing key features such as a waterfall, view, or historic area. A complete point by point description is followed by precise trailhead directions. Locator maps are given for each state.



Georgia Outdoors

Frank and Victoria Logue

This 320-page book covers everything you can see and do on Georgia’s public lands. State parks, national forests, national parks, state historic sites and national wildlife refuges in the largest state east of the Mississippi River are among the 278 places covered in this comprehensive guide. The book is illustrated with 79 black and white photographs and 100 maps to help you find your way.






These books can be ordered through the ATC’s Utlimate Trail Store, or from Amazon.com.

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