Detecting Laws

Meteorite hunting became a popular hobby starting in the late 1950s during the space race and saw increased activity from the 1980s to the present. The best areas to search for meteorites are large and barren deserts. Meteorites are more blackish than the surrounding desert ground and are more easily visible. The Mojave Desert in […]

The number one thing you need to know before going out to metal detect anywhere is to GET PERMISSION. Disclaimer: I am NOT a lawyer, I am certainly NOT your lawyer, and this is in no way legal advice. The information here is only general information that has been gathered about U.S. laws regarding metal

To most of the world, graveyards or cemeteries are somber, quiet resting places for loved ones. These resting grounds should be an area that is not disturbed, a place where families can visit their lost loved ones in peace. Whether or not it is legal to metal detect in a cemetery can depend on various

Many old abandoned and destroyed cities were declared national parks in the United States. That is because no one lives there anymore, and the remains are mostly destroyed or lost to the elements. However, people once lived there for decades or even centuries, so those places have a rich history. That means such areas are