Discover prime hunting grounds from historical homesteads to abandoned properties where treasure hunters consistently unearth valuable coins, relics, and artifacts.
The first time I unearthed a gold wedding band from beneath the sand at Clearwater Beach, my hands actually trembled. There’s something magical about holding a piece of jewelry that someone wore decades ago a tangible connection to the past. After 20+ years metal detecting across the country, I’ve learned that some beaches and parks […]
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Last October, I stood in the middle of Bodie, California as the wind whistled through abandoned storefronts and tumbleweeds skittered across the dusty main street. The ghostly quiet was broken only by the occasional beep from my metal detector and the distant laughter of fellow history buffs exploring this remarkably preserved gold rush town. “You
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I’ll never forget the first time my detector signaled a find at an old Revolutionary War camp. Brushing away the soil, I uncovered a brass button bearing the faint insignia of a Continental regiment. In that moment, history wasn’t just words on a page—it was tangible, real, and resting in my palm. Many detectorists share
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I’ve spent over twenty years with a metal detector in hand, trudging through Virginia mud and Tennessee underbrush searching for pieces of America’s past. While everyone knows Gettysburg and Antietam are off-limits to detectorists, I’ve discovered there are plenty of promising sites where, with proper permission, you can still unearth artifacts untouched since the 1860s.
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I’ve been metal detecting for more than 15 years now, and let me say—a “secret” to my top finds isn’t special equipment or a magic technique. It’s plain old research and being willing to search places other people don’t. My buddy Mike always says I’m “lucky,” but there’s nothing lucky about spending hours digging through
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Metal detector hobbyists have an ongoing search for America’s best metal detecting locations for unearthing buried treasures. With everything from Civil War treasures to lost treasures of America’s early years, America is rich in metal detecting options for exciting metal detecting experiences. Before starting your metal detecting journey, remember that successful metal detecting entails proper
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Have you ever wondered how to find old coins with a metal detector? Finding a centuries-old coin is just a lucky find, but are there any tools, techniques, or tips to maximize that luck? Well, there are a few things that we can recommend so you can be lucky enough to find old coins with
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Metal detecting is amazing. That rush of adrenaline, that thrill when your metal detector beeps and reveals the hidden treasures. It’s just an amazing experience, but what about metal detecting after a rainstorm? Do we go for metal detecting in such a case? If yes, what should be expected? What strategies should be adopted to
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The thrill and reward of discovering hidden treasures like valuable ancient relics beneath the earth’s surface is enticing. Actually, it has intrigued and captivated adventurers for centuries, and 2024 is the right time to dabble in metal detecting. Are you ready to don your chic fedora and whip out your metal detector? Yes, you
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Research is the key to finding the best spots to hunt. Places where old homesteads and trails used to be often turn up good finds. Just about any place where people go will turn up something. Places that haven’t been searched before are ideal, but there are many stories of people going over places that
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