"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether stashed by Captain Kidd or as a plot point in The Goonies, buried treasure has a certain allure ...

The popularity of this activity among British women has surged in recent years. What used to be seen as a somewhat quirky ...

Metal detecting is a hobby that blends exploration, patience, and the thrill of discovery. This guide explains how metal ...

Metal detecting is getting popular fast in Santa Clarita Valley. Once seen as an old hobby, it’s now modern, exciting, and tech-friendly. More people are buying metal detectors and heading outside.

A trove of gold and silver artifacts worth an estimated $1.6 million was discovered in Staffordshire, England, by a hobbyist with a store-bought metal detector, according to an announcement made ...

Jim McClellan is trying to change the face of metal detecting. "To most people, someone using a metal detector conjures images of an old guy in a trucker’s hat scavenging for beer and cigarette money.

HAMILTON, Mich. — Everyone has a "why" for the things they choose to do. When it comes to Jay Zomberg and his metal detecting hobby, the "why" is simple. "The story is what inspires me," he said. "You ...

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 ...

PETOSKEY — The last two years found many people at home seeking out new hobbies like bread baking or knitting. However, one local turned to the ground for a new hobby. Petoskey local Dave Ader ...

I brought my metal detector on our summer vacation—we drove from Washington, D.C., to Maine—hoping to add fun and profit to our holiday. As I packed it in the trunk for the trip home, my normally ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Advocates call it a "wholesome hobby." But the city says metal detecting, and the temporary unearthing of plugs of grass that comes with it, is ruining parkland. Like famed ...