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

In this unforgettable adventure, we explored beneath a crumbling 1850s Mississippi plantation house, and unearthed more than we bargained for. From silver coins and Civil War relics to eerie ...

Don't go out wandering aimlessly looking for treasure. A little research can make your metal detecting hobby much more rewarding. By Eric Alt Published Apr 11, 2026 1:28 PM EDT Add Popular Science ...

Don't miss the Release Date Announcement Trailer for Morgan: Metal Detective, a first-person metal detecting adventure game developed by Studio Morgan. Players will venture out into the calm, ...

Expert thrifter Crazy Lamp Lady faces setbacks when metal detecting equipment issues threaten to derail a river adventure.

This article was updated and checked for accuracy in April 2024. It was originally published in 2021. Believe it or not, metal detection is actually possible on Android phones. In fact, the first ...

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So, you've binged a few treasure-hunting shows and now you're wondering if your own old detector in the garage can find you a pirate chest. One of the first questions that may pop up in your head ...

The DuPont City Council has banned unauthorized digging and excavating in city parks and property, as well as using metal detectors for that purpose. The unanimous vote came Tuesday. Although local ...

Between 100 and 150 pieces of Shaler’s coal mining history will displayed in November at the Shaler North Hills Library. Members of the North Pittsburgh Past Finders metal detecting club have found ...