Eastern U.S. gets its first full-time bungee site in Harpers Ferry

By AI, Created 2:25 PM UTC, May 22, 2026, /AGP/ – The Great Bungee Company opened the Eastern U.S.’s first full-time bungee jumping site on May 15 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The new attraction is designed to draw adventure tourists year-round with a 150-foot tower, optional water dip and daily operations during its season.

Why it matters: - The Harpers Ferry site gives the Eastern U.S. its first full-time bungee jumping location. - The opening adds a new draw for adventure tourism near Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. - The site is positioned as a destination for jumpers traveling from across the country.

What happened: - The Great Bungee Company celebrated the grand opening on Friday, May 15, in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. - The company opened the site in the Old Standard Quarry next to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. - A press conference marked the opening day. - Founders Nick Steers and Matt Lawrence spoke at the event. - Annette Gavin Bates of Jefferson County CVB also spoke. - Lindsey Funk of the West Virginia Department of Tourism participated. - Harry Longerbeam, general manager of River Riders, joined as well. - Charity auction winner Michael Yancey performed the first ceremonial jump from the 150-foot tower.

The details: - The jump tower uses a state-of-the-art cantilevered design. - Jumpers get views of a Civil War battlefield. - The site sits near the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. - Participants can choose a water-dip experience. - The Great Bungee Company says the site is the only bungee location in America operating daily. - The season runs from April to November. - Reservations are required. - The Harpers Ferry location operates in partnership with River Riders, a local rafting company. - The site is directly across the street from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

Between the lines: - The company is leaning on the area’s mix of outdoor recreation and Civil War history to broaden the appeal beyond core thrill-seekers. - The new U.S. site also extends a model built on 35 years of experience from sister company Great Canadian Bungee. - The daily schedule and full-season operation suggest the company is trying to turn bungee jumping into a repeatable destination activity, not a one-off attraction.

What’s next: - The site will operate from April through November each year. - The Great Bungee Company plans to continue taking reservations for jumpers during the season. - The company also points to its broader network of jump sites in the U.S., Canada and advisory work for adventure sites worldwide.

The bottom line: - Harpers Ferry is now the East Coast’s newest bungee destination, and The Great Bungee Company is betting that history, scenery and a daily schedule will keep jumpers coming back.