New Yorkers should go upstate to view the beautiful fall foliage in the nearby Catskills Mountains, as it was not all ruined by Hurricane Irene. NY1's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

When Hurricane Irene put an exclamation mark at the end of the summer for the Catskills, there were some concerns she might have placed fall foliage prospects in jeopardy.

Tourism officials in Sullivan County, located in the foothills of the Catskills, 90 minutes from Manhattan (view details at www.visitthecatskills.com), are confident that they are in pretty good shape.

"Some of our neighboring counties in the region did see some damage, but the doors are open for the fall season," says Sullivan County Visitors Association President Roberta Byron-Lockwood. "Everyone is looking forward to a very robust fall season, beautiful foliage, lots of entertainment, lots of attractions."

It is easy to track the swish of Mother Nature's paintbrush with a fall foliage report updated regularly on www.iloveny.com. A team of 65 leaf peepers are keeping their eyes on the color extravaganza. Also on the site is an array of deals on accommodations and a calendar of events.

One way to get a bird's eye view of the foliage is to zip on over to Hunter Mountain for its newest attraction — two zip line courses, the Skyrider Tour and the Mid-Mountain Tour.

The Skyrider zip line, at $119 per person, soars above the trees as high as 600 feet in the air.

The Mid-Mountain Canopy Tour, at $89, is great for beginners and children aged seven and older, with the highest point at just 60 feet.

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