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

Riley Schochler, left, learns about a metal detector from Bob Richardson during the East Texas Treasure Show at the Longview Exhibit Center Saturday, October 25, 2025. (Jordan Green/Longview ...

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 ...

Abandoned treasure chest found while metal detecting!

PITTSFIELD — Henry Cadorette was wading waist-deep near the Onota Lake shoreline, in a spot he thought may have once been a beach, when his metal detector picked up something unusual. A longtime ...

There's often history just beneath your feet, waiting to be discovered. A long-forgotten button, an antique coin, or even a remnant from one of the wars that shaped our country. Trying to unearth ...