The Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, a nonprofit and privately-owned facility, is nestled on the Gibson/Pike County border in southwestern Indiana. What began with 15 acres and a few azaleas and perennials in 1979 has grown to include over 60 acres and more than 3,000 azaleas plus a large variety of unusual plants and native Indiana trees. Two spring-fed lakes, a waterfall, a koi pond and several unique sculptures complement the beautifully landscaped trails, which wind throughout the grounds.

Beverly Knight, along with her husband, Steve, became inspired by the gardens she encountered as a driver for UPS and eventually began collecting starts of plants and trees from customers on her routes. Thus began what is now one of the largest collections of azaleas in the Midwest. In 2011, the Azalea Path was honored to host the national convention of the [...]