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

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 ...

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 ...

If you're like most people, you have a hobby that keeps you busy whenever you have downtime. Whether that's collecting highly valuable retro video games or going hiking with your favorite tech gadgets ...

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 ...

Some Gold Coast metal detectorists say they are making $1,000 a month from treasures found on beaches eroded by storms.

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 ...