HAINES FALLS, New York -- The Catskill Mountains were a big inspiration for Washington Irving, the author of the legendary short story "Rip Van Winkle." Nowadays, locals celebrate an annual tradition ...
One of the weirdest paintings in the National Gallery of Art — and one of my favorites — is John Quidor’s 1849 “The Return of Rip Van Winkle,” which shows Washington Irving’s title character ...
For bourbon collectors, landing a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle can feel like winning the lottery. Landing six Van Winkle expressions at once — including the elusive Van Winkle Family Reserve 13-Year Rye ...