An adrenaline junkie needs a farmland fix. Metal detector in hand, Andy Thaxton marches the rows and pasture of countless acres, hunting coins, keys, bullets, and bells—the final testament of ...

SANDUSKY — Amusement park visitors to the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World" can expect slightly longer wait times to pass through new metal detectors. The parent firm of Cedar Point added another ...

BUENA PARK Knott’s Berry Farm has begun using metal detectors to screen park guests, becoming the latest Southern California theme park to upgrade it’s security measures. Knott’s officials describe ...

This video explores the remains of an ancient farm through careful metal detecting. Each find helps piece together how the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A Scottish metal detectorist unearthed a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age axe head in three pieces, reuniting ...

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

At the May meeting, some of the best finds were a copper nickel, an Indian head penny and a 1905 Barber dime. The element of surprise is what makes Heisey so devoted to detecting, which he has been ...

Editor's Note: March 20, 2026: We've checked to ensure our recommendations are in stock and competitively priced. We’re in the process of testing a new round of metal detectors to update this guide.