Azaleas are in bloom at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka on March 10, 2024. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel) In 1970, the gardens became a Florida state park, and it was listed on the ...

Some of the most fascinating state parks are these lesser-known places. Tucked in the quiet town of Palatka in northeast Florida, you'll find the tranquil and beautiful Ravine Gardens State Park.

Two Florida botanical gardens placed on this list of the top '10 Best in the U.S.' Here's why, where they are and how much it costs to visit.