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Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of times during Bridge Day festivities, but it was decided that base jumping was a much more enjoyable attraction for spectators and participants alike.

The New River Gorge Bridge is the world's second-longest single arch bridge and was opened on October 22, 1977. The first Bridge Day was held on November 8, 1980 when two people parachuted from a plane onto the bridge. 5,500 people walked across the bridge, too. Info‧Vendors‧Base‧Rappel & High Line‧News & Media‧Bridge Day History

New River Gorge Bridge. Coordinates: 38 04 15N 81 04 48W. The New River Gorge Bridge overlooks the New River and is located in the Appalachian Mountains near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The steel-arch bridge is 3,030 ft long and 876 feet above the canyon below. This bridge was at one time the world's longest arch bridge.

Scary 7 man jump off the New River Gorge Bridge in WV. After the bungee stopped one man then bungeed out of the basket to the river below.

Bungee jumping has been banned from Bridge Day since an accident in 1993. The bridge is within the New River Gorge National River and the National Park Service operates a visitor center at the northern end of the bridge with scenic overlooks and a staircase that partially descends into the gorge.

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day. It was decided that base jumping was a much more enjoyable attraction for spectators and participants alike.

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day.

Recorded in 1992 in West Virginia from the New River Gorge Bridge, A GMC Jimmy was flung off the side from 876 feet above the river below. GMC, the WV state ...

The New River Gorge Bridge used to be a popular bungee jumping site, but a jumper was injured there in 1993 and jumping hasn't been allowed since. Step 2 Find a company or club that offers ...

Production: Fahrenheit FilmsStunt: BungeeAdventures.netEngineering: Kockelman BrothersBridge: New River Gorge, West Virginia

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of times during Bridge Day festivities, but it was decided that base jumping was a much more enjoyable attraction for spectators and participants alike.

The New River Gorge Bridge is the world's second-longest single arch bridge and was opened on October 22, 1977. The first Bridge Day was held on November 8, 1980 when two people parachuted from a plane onto the bridge. 5,500 people walked across the bridge, too. Info‧Vendors‧Base‧Rappel & High Line‧News & Media‧Bridge Day History

New River Gorge Bridge. Coordinates: 38 04 15N 81 04 48W. The New River Gorge Bridge overlooks the New River and is located in the Appalachian Mountains near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The steel-arch bridge is 3,030 ft long and 876 feet above the canyon below. This bridge was at one time the world's longest arch bridge.

Scary 7 man jump off the New River Gorge Bridge in WV. After the bungee stopped one man then bungeed out of the basket to the river below.

Bungee jumping has been banned from Bridge Day since an accident in 1993. The bridge is within the New River Gorge National River and the National Park Service operates a visitor center at the northern end of the bridge with scenic overlooks and a staircase that partially descends into the gorge.

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day. It was decided that base jumping was a much more enjoyable attraction for spectators and participants alike.

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day.

Recorded in 1992 in West Virginia from the New River Gorge Bridge, A GMC Jimmy was flung off the side from 876 feet above the river below. GMC, the WV state ...

The New River Gorge Bridge used to be a popular bungee jumping site, but a jumper was injured there in 1993 and jumping hasn't been allowed since. Step 2 Find a company or club that offers ...

Production: Fahrenheit FilmsStunt: BungeeAdventures.netEngineering: Kockelman BrothersBridge: New River Gorge, West Virginia

Bridge Day is the oldest and largest organized BASE jumping event in the world, held annually on the third Saturday in October in Fayetteville, WV. It also happens to be the largest one day event in the state of West Virginia, attended 100,000 spectators who can watch a BASE jumper leap off the 876' New River Gorge Bridge every 30 seconds.

The New River Gorge Bridge carries four lanes of US 19 safely over the New River, 876 feet below. Known best for the annual 'Bridge Day,' held every October to celebrate this engineering feat's birthday, the New River Gorge Bridge is one of West Virginia's best-known road features.The bridge completed in 1977 also has served as an economic stimulus for the New River Area, as various adventure ...

The New River Gorge Bridge is located on U. S. Route 19, just north of Fayetteville, WV. It is easily reached from Interstates 64, 77, & 79 and from U. S. Route 60 (Midland Trail). It is approximately 30 minutes north of Beckley, 70 minutes east of Charleston, and 70 minutes south of Interstate 79.

Kawarau Bungy Centre is located at the Kawarau Bungy Centre, State Highway #6 (SH6), Gibbston Valley, Queenstown. We are open daily from 9:30am to 4:00pm (closed Xmas Day) View map. If you are booked onto a Bungy please ensure you check in 15mins beforehand.

Kims Jump

Bridge Day 2015 - Fayetteville, West Virginia - New River Gorge BridgeOh, go jump off a bridge! No, really - that's what they do on Bridge Day in Fayettevil...

Whether you're planning an intimate affair or an extravagant party, the romantic venues and scenery of the New River Gorge make it the perfect spot for your special day. Elope on the rim of the Gorge at Beauty Mountain, or celebrate all night with your family and friends at a cabin or lodge. From caterers and florists to photographers and ...

The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia is easily accessible from major interstates. It is within a days drive of 2/3 of America's population. If you are commercial traffic, the detour away from Rt. 19 is on I-79 and I-64/77 and goes into place at 5:30 a.m. on the third Saturday in October.

Daredevils jump 800+ feet on West Virginia 'holiday'. 01:25. Our Gadi Schwartz went to West Virginia for the annual Bridge Day, the one day every year when the New River Gorge Bridge closes ...

The New River Gorge Bridge is a single span steel bridge stretching 3,030 feet long. It is made from COR-TEN steel that rusts over time and provides the bridge with a protective layer to eliminate the need for painting and annual upkeep. 9.) Can you bungee jump off the New River Gorge Bridge?

West Virginia's New River Gorge is full of wild and wonderful outdoor adventures. Laura Watilo Blake. Lonely Planet Writer. 2 March 2020. Home to some of the world's best whitewater, soaring cliffs for rock climbing and an annual BASE jumping festival, the New River Gorge in West Virginia is literally the jumping off point for extreme sports.

Get a glimpse of what its like! Find out more about what your bungee jump will be like when you take the plunge at the Crooked River Gorge in Oregon!

Can you bungee jump off the New River Gorge Bridge? Bungee jumping is not allowed but you can base jump and rappel! Bungee jumping has been deemed unsafe for participants, but the thrill of base jumping and rappelling make up for it. Base jumpers must have at least 100 jumps prior to Bridge Day.

Bungee jumping over the Nevis River, New Zealand The most touristic: Bungee jumping over the Nevis River, Queensland. The Nevis River can be reached in 2 hours (90 km) by road from the city of Queensland and is home to the most visited spot for bungee jumping in New Zealand, from a dizzying height of 134 m or 439 ft.

Problem 99 Easy Difficulty. Distance A bungee jumper is jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia, which has a height of 876 feet. The cord stretches 850 feet and the jumper rebounds 75$\%$ of the distance fallen.

MELISSA BLOCK, host: Over the weekend there was a tragedy at the annual Bridge Day Jump off West Virginia's New River Gorge Bridge. A pioneer of the extreme sport called base-jumping died when his ...

Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge - Queenstown, New Zealand. While there are many places to bungee in New Zealand, including the Sky Tower in Auckland, jumping in Queenstown where it all began is really a must. The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge is where it all started, giving birth to this thrill when Kiwi AJ Hackett opened up the first ...

The New River Gorge Bridge was dedicated and officially opened on Oct. 22. ... Chris Allum bungee jumps from the bridge to set a world's record for the longest bungee jump from a fixed structure. 1993 Chris Allum and six others bungee jump for a record seven person jump. 1997

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of times during Bridge Day festivities, but it was decided that base jumping was a much more enjoyable attraction for spectators and participants alike.

The New River Gorge Bridge is the world's second-longest single arch bridge and was opened on October 22, 1977. The first Bridge Day was held on November 8, 1980 when two people parachuted from a plane onto the bridge. 5,500 people walked across the bridge, too. Info‧Vendors‧Base‧Rappel & High Line‧News & Media‧Bridge Day History

New River Gorge Bridge. Coordinates: 38 04 15N 81 04 48W. The New River Gorge Bridge overlooks the New River and is located in the Appalachian Mountains near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The steel-arch bridge is 3,030 ft long and 876 feet above the canyon below. This bridge was at one time the world's longest arch bridge.

Scary 7 man jump off the New River Gorge Bridge in WV. After the bungee stopped one man then bungeed out of the basket to the river below.

Bungee jumping has been banned from Bridge Day since an accident in 1993. The bridge is within the New River Gorge National River and the National Park Service operates a visitor center at the northern end of the bridge with scenic overlooks and a staircase that partially descends into the gorge.

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day. It was decided that base jumping was a much more enjoyable attraction for spectators and participants alike.

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day.

Recorded in 1992 in West Virginia from the New River Gorge Bridge, A GMC Jimmy was flung off the side from 876 feet above the river below. GMC, the WV state ...

The New River Gorge Bridge used to be a popular bungee jumping site, but a jumper was injured there in 1993 and jumping hasn't been allowed since. Step 2 Find a company or club that offers ...

Production: Fahrenheit FilmsStunt: BungeeAdventures.netEngineering: Kockelman BrothersBridge: New River Gorge, West Virginia

Bridge Day is the oldest and largest organized BASE jumping event in the world, held annually on the third Saturday in October in Fayetteville, WV. It also happens to be the largest one day event in the state of West Virginia, attended 100,000 spectators who can watch a BASE jumper leap off the 876' New River Gorge Bridge every 30 seconds.

The New River Gorge Bridge carries four lanes of US 19 safely over the New River, 876 feet below. Known best for the annual 'Bridge Day,' held every October to celebrate this engineering feat's birthday, the New River Gorge Bridge is one of West Virginia's best-known road features.The bridge completed in 1977 also has served as an economic stimulus for the New River Area, as various adventure ...

The New River Gorge Bridge is located on U. S. Route 19, just north of Fayetteville, WV. It is easily reached from Interstates 64, 77, & 79 and from U. S. Route 60 (Midland Trail). It is approximately 30 minutes north of Beckley, 70 minutes east of Charleston, and 70 minutes south of Interstate 79.

Kawarau Bungy Centre is located at the Kawarau Bungy Centre, State Highway #6 (SH6), Gibbston Valley, Queenstown. We are open daily from 9:30am to 4:00pm (closed Xmas Day) View map. If you are booked onto a Bungy please ensure you check in 15mins beforehand.

Kims Jump

Bridge Day 2015 - Fayetteville, West Virginia - New River Gorge BridgeOh, go jump off a bridge! No, really - that's what they do on Bridge Day in Fayettevil...

Whether you're planning an intimate affair or an extravagant party, the romantic venues and scenery of the New River Gorge make it the perfect spot for your special day. Elope on the rim of the Gorge at Beauty Mountain, or celebrate all night with your family and friends at a cabin or lodge. From caterers and florists to photographers and ...

The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia is easily accessible from major interstates. It is within a days drive of 2/3 of America's population. If you are commercial traffic, the detour away from Rt. 19 is on I-79 and I-64/77 and goes into place at 5:30 a.m. on the third Saturday in October.

Daredevils jump 800+ feet on West Virginia 'holiday'. 01:25. Our Gadi Schwartz went to West Virginia for the annual Bridge Day, the one day every year when the New River Gorge Bridge closes ...

The New River Gorge Bridge is a single span steel bridge stretching 3,030 feet long. It is made from COR-TEN steel that rusts over time and provides the bridge with a protective layer to eliminate the need for painting and annual upkeep. 9.) Can you bungee jump off the New River Gorge Bridge?

West Virginia's New River Gorge is full of wild and wonderful outdoor adventures. Laura Watilo Blake. Lonely Planet Writer. 2 March 2020. Home to some of the world's best whitewater, soaring cliffs for rock climbing and an annual BASE jumping festival, the New River Gorge in West Virginia is literally the jumping off point for extreme sports.

Get a glimpse of what its like! Find out more about what your bungee jump will be like when you take the plunge at the Crooked River Gorge in Oregon!

Can you bungee jump off the New River Gorge Bridge? Bungee jumping is not allowed but you can base jump and rappel! Bungee jumping has been deemed unsafe for participants, but the thrill of base jumping and rappelling make up for it. Base jumpers must have at least 100 jumps prior to Bridge Day.

Bungee jumping over the Nevis River, New Zealand The most touristic: Bungee jumping over the Nevis River, Queensland. The Nevis River can be reached in 2 hours (90 km) by road from the city of Queensland and is home to the most visited spot for bungee jumping in New Zealand, from a dizzying height of 134 m or 439 ft.

Problem 99 Easy Difficulty. Distance A bungee jumper is jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia, which has a height of 876 feet. The cord stretches 850 feet and the jumper rebounds 75$\%$ of the distance fallen.

MELISSA BLOCK, host: Over the weekend there was a tragedy at the annual Bridge Day Jump off West Virginia's New River Gorge Bridge. A pioneer of the extreme sport called base-jumping died when his ...

Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge - Queenstown, New Zealand. While there are many places to bungee in New Zealand, including the Sky Tower in Auckland, jumping in Queenstown where it all began is really a must. The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge is where it all started, giving birth to this thrill when Kiwi AJ Hackett opened up the first ...

The New River Gorge Bridge was dedicated and officially opened on Oct. 22. ... Chris Allum bungee jumps from the bridge to set a world's record for the longest bungee jump from a fixed structure. 1993 Chris Allum and six others bungee jump for a record seven person jump. 1997

Bungee jumping has been banned from Bridge Day since an accident in 1993. The bridge is within the New River Gorge National River and the National Park Service operates a visitor center at the northern end of the bridge with scenic overlooks and a staircase that partially descends into the gorge.

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day.

Bungee Jumping for Jesus. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away. (Genesis 5:24) Today I had the opportunity to hear about someone who has bungee jumped off of the second highest bridges in America. It is called The New River Gorge Bridge and it is located in West Virginia.

The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge 3030 ft (924 m) long over the New River Gorge. It is located near Fayetteville, in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States, West Virginia.

The 1986 fatality was an illegal jump not associated with Bridge Day. The New River Gorge Bridge is owned and operated by West Virginia's highway department, and patrolled by the Fayetteville County Sheriff's Department. However, it is situated within the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River. Park personnel inevitably become ...

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Get a glimpse of what its like! Find out more about what your bungee jump will be like when you take the plunge at the Crooked River Gorge in Oregon!

Nevis Gorge is the place all bungee-jumping lovers should visit and experience. Here, at 439 ft/134 m above Nevis river, you will experience the highest land-based bungee jump in New Zealand. A few meters further away you can enjoy the world's biggest swing and be suspended at 524 ft/160 m above the canyon and the river.

Fun jump over the San Gabriel river and a great place to cool off afterwards. This trip is a full day with many jumpers camping overnight. $100 per jump, $160 2 jumps $200 3 jumps (most popular) Private groups of 6 or more jumpers can be booked at this location.

Solutions for Chapter 6 Problem 62P: Jorge is going to bungee jump from a bridge that is 55.0 m over the river below. The bungee cord has an unstretched length of 27.0 m. To be safe, the bungee cord should stop Jorge's fall when he is at least 2.00 m above the river.

The bungee jumping and skywalk cost INR 2,46,327, including a certificate, tower ticket, t-shirt, and membership card. Macau Bungee Jump is worth it because it will be one of the most thrilling adventures you will ever have, and it will leave you with lasting memories. Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, New Mexico USA. The Rio Grande Bridge, one of the ...

Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge - Queenstown, New Zealand. While there are many places to bungee in New Zealand, including the Sky Tower in Auckland, jumping in Queenstown where it all began is really a must. The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge is where it all started, giving birth to this thrill when Kiwi AJ Hackett opened up the first ...

Xtreme SkyFlyer is a bungee jump experience that hoists you 153 feet in the air. Pull the ripcord to free fall at 60 miles-an-hour from 50 feet in the air. ... If you are visiting Virginia and are interested in extreme jumping activities, visit the annual Bridge Jump Festival at the New River Gorge Bridge, just 50 miles acroos the border of ...

This Video Taken At The New River Gorge Bridge Will Leave You Stunned. Alright West Virginia, are you ready for a little adrenaline rush? This awesome video shows BASE jumpers jumping off of the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. For those of you that aren't familiar with BASE jumping, BASE stands for: building, antenna, span, and Earth (like cliffs).

The Royal Gorge Bridge is a massive 1,260 foot long suspension bridge that runs over the Arkansas River. This bridge towers 150 feet above the Arkansas River and up until 2003, was considered the tallest bridge in the world. However, bungee jumpers can't just take their 150 foot plunge any time of the year.

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The Pont de Chaulière, or Artuby Bridge, spanning the Artuby River in the Verdon Gorge, hosts regular bungee jumping challenges. At 182 m (269 ft) high, with a jump length of 160 m (524 ft), this is the best bungee jump in France.

Whether you are into outdoor activities such as climbing, biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, or just like to enjoy a picnic, a quiet bit of birding, or camp and watch the river roll by, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has much to offer. The park provides visitors with an opportunity to learn more about the cultural history of the area and visit some of the historic sites within the ...

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day. How deep is the New River?

A River Runs Through It. A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities. Read More.

Problem 99 Easy Difficulty. Distance A bungee jumper is jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia, which has a height of 876 feet. The cord stretches 850 feet and the jumper rebounds 75$\%$ of the distance fallen.

310 West Oyler Avenue Oak Hill, WV 25901. Toll-Free: 800-927-0263 bridgedayofficialbridgeday.com

310 West Oyler Avenue Oak Hill, WV 25901. Toll-Free: 800-927-0263 bridgedayofficialbridgeday.com

Bungee jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge was tried a couple of time during Bridge Day festivities (1993 and 1995). Injuries sustained during a mass bungee jump in 1995 prompted the banning of bungee jumping at Bridge Day.

A company called Bridge Walk facilitates the walks across the bridge, which pass under the roadway. 7. You can get married on the bridge. Bridge Walk also recently hosted their first wedding on the bridge. 8. The New River Gorge Bridge is featured on West Virginia's state quarter, released in 2005.

Bungee jumping from the bridge was banned in 1993 after a few injuries. Sadly, this dangerous activity doesn't always end well. There have been three casualties involving BASE jumpers on the bridge—in 1983, 1987, and 2006. The New River Gorge Bridge is 924 m (3030 ft) long, 267 m (876 ft) high, and 21 m (70 ft) wide.

The New River Gorge Bridge was dedicated and officially opened on Oct. 22. ... Chris Allum bungee jumps from the bridge to set a world's record for the longest bungee jump from a fixed structure. 1993 Chris Allum and six others bungee jump for a record seven person jump. 1997

The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia does not have bungee jumping, Morris said, only BASE (Building, Antenna, Span, Earth) jumping, which involves jumping from a tall structure and using a ...

The first New River Gorge Bridge jumper was right. According to the official Bridge Day website, nearly 80,000 spectators were expected to come to this year's event. The nearly 400 jumpers this year also nearly doubled the number of spectators who first watched Ervin jump from the bridge in 1979.

Explore National Park Service's "New River Gorge Bridge" Website "Why the New River Gorge Bridge Was Built" "This video features vintage footage of the building of the New River Gorge Bridge, along with interviews with people who were there during construction." (5:38/2012/Bridge Day) "GMC Truck Bungee Jumping" (0:32/2007/bungeeadventures99) Recorded the early 1990s Related ...

The historic Kawarau Bridge is an 1880 wood & stone suspension bridge which spans the Kawarau River Gorge. The setting is beautiful with a turquoise river running through the steep rocky walls of the gorge. The Kawarau Bridge Bungy jump takes place from a height of 43 meters (142 ft.), which is equivalent to leaping from a 13-story building ...

The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge 3,030 feet (924 m) long over the New River Gorge near Fayetteville, West Virginia, in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States. With an arch 1,700 feet (518 m) long, the New River Gorge Bridge was the world's longest single-span arch bridge for 26 years; it is now the fifth longest.Part of U.S. Route 19, its construction marked ...

The New River Gorge is the America's 63rd National Park. In late 2020, Congress approved converting 7,021 acres in the middle of the 73,000-acre New River Gorge Preserve into a National Park ...

New River Gorge IRL. Postcards from the Wasteland . 48 comments. share. save. hide. report. 99% Upvoted. This thread is archived. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Sort by: best. level 1 ... Bridge day is hosted there for bungee jumping. 12. Share. Report Save. level 2 · 1y. Xbox.

Tick off the highest peak in the world by taking a unique skydive from a dizzying height. At 29,500 ft with the landing sites at Syangboche Airport (12340ft) and Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,000ft), this is the highest commercial aerial adventure in the world. Photo by Everest Skydive. Twin Falls local Sean Chuma BASE jumping off the Perrine Bridge.

Himalayan River Fun organize Bungee Jump, Bungee Jumping in Nepal, Bungee Jump in BhoteKosi, Bhote KosiRiver gorge, BungeeJumpers, Adventures Bungee Jump. Nepal's first bungy jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Kosi river, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. As can be arranged on arrival in Kathmandu.

The Original Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump in Queenstown provided by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. ... Book ahead to ensure your slot at Queenstown's original bungee jumping location on the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge. This popular activity often sells out in advance, and it's best to reserve in advance to avoid disappointment.

New River Gorge is limited to a special "Bridge Day" held on the third Saturday of every October while Royal Gorge is limited to the last weekend in September. Called the "Go Fast! Games", the Royal Gorge event also includes bungee jumping.

Can you bungee jump off the New River Gorge Bridge? Bungee jumping is not allowed but you can base jump and rappel! Bungee jumping has been deemed unsafe for participants, but the thrill of base jumping and rappelling make up for it. Where is the best place to view the New River Gorge bridge? Some of the best picture spots for the New River ...

Episode dated 6 March 2011: With Janis Reisinger, Rick Meyner, Dan Reisinger, Rob Simmons. New River Gorge, West Virginia: A seven-person bungee jump goes wrong; Two brothers on a safari are in a truck being chased by a rampaging elephant; Schenectady, New York: A Canadian Sea King helicopter crash lands; South Polar Ocean, Antarctica: Tourists watch orcas hunt a seal trapped on an ice flow ...

"Highest bridge east of the Mississippi" New River Gorge Bridge is the second highest bridge in the U.S., rising 876 feet above the New River in West Virginia.Only the Royal Gorge Bridge over the Arkansas River in Colorado is higher at 1,053 feet. The New River Gorge Bridge is also the second longest single arch steel span in the world. The bridge's arch is 1700 feet long.

For the curious: when it was constructed in 1977, the New River Gorge Bridge was the longest single-span arch bridge in the world and one of the highest. An annual Bridge Day is held where you're allowed to parachute and bungee jump off the bridge.

The New River Gorge Bridge carries U.S. Highway 19 over the New River at a height of 876 feet (267 m), ... I changed the sentence about the banning of bungee jumping to just state the year and not the implied reason of an unspecified "accident." All I can find is that there was a spleen injury to one bungee jumper in 1993, but it hardly seems ...