2,000 Miles of Inspirations: Painting the Appalachian Trail
March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2,000 Miles of Inspirations: Painting the Appalachian Trail2148 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Overview
What does it take to walk 2,000 miles? Find out Saturday, March 21st at a special double-feature lecture hosted by two "thru-hikers" of the Appalachian Trail.
Greg Powell, who conquered the entire 2,000+ mile trail twenty years ago, sits down with artist Ellen Langford, who recently completed a 1,700-mile trek from Georgia to Vermont. Though her journey was paused by illness, Ellen plans to return to finish her remaining 500 miles this summer.
Together, they will compare stories of life on the trail and discuss how the hiker experience—and the trail itself—has evolved over two decades. Ellen will delve into how she found inspiration not just in the majestic landscapes, but in "trail life" itself. The lecture will feature an exhibit of paintings created both during her trek and in her studio after returning home.
Bonus: View a stunning pop-up gallery of Ellen Langford’s trail-inspired artwork, available for purchase!
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
2148 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
- Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Admission: Free with museum admission or MMNS membership.