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

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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 ...

DONGHAE, Gangwon — Ever thought of going hunting for gold on the beach? Rising gold prices and affordable detection gear are driving a quiet boom for metal detecting in Korea, turning beaches into ...

It may not be a huge group, but metal detecting enthusiasts in the Gladstone area have more freedoms after the Parks and ...

SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport is reminding residents and visitors that metal detecting, treasure hunting, and unauthorized digging are strictly prohibited on historic properties ...

Australia’s Golden Triangle may be named for the abundance of its cereal grains, but since the 1800s, it’s been an equally fertile ground for gold prospectors. It was recently the site for a once-in-a ...

Come for the metal-detecting videos, stay for the spectacular host. Yorkshire-bred YouTuber Deep Digger Dan has been making metal-detecting videos since 2012. He’s part metal detectorist, part tour ...

James Ridge, 46, found himself with time on his hands after a marital split in 2022 and was on the lookout for something to keep him busy.