Is jumproping good exersize?

i run at the gym for an hour then do weights after. but im kind of getting bored of doing itt almost everydayy...soo iwas wondering, i love jumproping!! its soo funn and i can stick to it. if ido this for the same amount of time everyday will that be goo exersize as well?? nd can i but a jumprope at walgreens or kroger??