
Find buried treasure
🌍 Anywhere🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
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Hunt for genuine buried artifacts, coins, or historical items using metal detectors and research skills. Check local laws first, as many areas require permits or prohibit treasure hunting. Beach combing after storms, researching old homesteads, or joining metal detecting clubs can lead to amazing discoveries from lost jewelry to Civil War relics.
Difficulty
60/100Hard
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Cost
$50 – $500
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Time
full-day
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People
1–6
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Setting
either
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Season
any
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Equipment
metal detector, shovel, maps
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