Scanning parks and beaches with one of these can be a unique and fascinating hobby.

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Metal detecting isn't just for relics - as proven by the rising number of young women in Britain and America who love nothing more than pulling on their wellies and scanning for buried treasure WHEN ...

Just below the earth, there’s hidden treasure waiting to be discovered, and a metal detector can help you hunt it. Whether you find ancient coins and jewelry or just another beer can tab, metal ...

Show Me 3 Pro/Am Treasure Hunt returns March 27–29 to Otahki Lake Campgrounds, drawing detectorists of all levels for seeded ...

If you think of a metal detector, you’re probably thinking of a fairly simple device with a big coil and a piercing whine coming from a tinny speaker. [mircemk] has built a more modern adaptation.