Rainbow's End Metal Detecting Association Places to Search

Treasure is to be found everywhere that people have been.  One fact that occurs throughout history is that wherever people congregate, they lose valuables.  It can be coins dropped at last week's or last century's family picnic.  In addition to coins, you will also find jewellery of every description such as, keys, tokens, dog tags, metal toys, buttons, historical artifacts and relics, as well as numerous other items.  However, in order to be successful, you need to hunt where people have been.  The following is a general list of interesting places to search for today's lost valuables and yesterday's historical items.

Baseball Diamonds Behind and under bleachers, front of concession stands, the field itself. Soccer Fields Along the sidelines, behind the goal net, in the field. Parks and Playgrounds Around picnic tables, under swings and slides, around drinking fountains, along walkways, check under trees, children's sand filled play areas and around bandshells. Beaches Along the water's edge and the 30 to 40 foot belt closest to the water.  Most people tend to congregate in that area when laying or resting on the beach.  Along walkways, in grassy or shaded areas, around docks, picnic tables, concession stands and sand covered parking lots. Out in the water is a prime area to search.  School Yards Wherever children congregate and play.  Old Swimming Holes In the water and around the water's edge where people tend to congregate. Popular Fishing Areas Especially on river banks, in and around docks where boats unload, grassy areas where people laid or rested and gravelled parking lots. Campgrounds Individual campsites where tents or motor homes were parked, boat ramps, picnic areas, playgrounds, and hiking trails. Fairgrounds A must for any hobbyist.  Look for outlines of game or food booths, check under the area where rides are placed, along the main footways where people walk, behind bleachers and near the grandstand area.  Roadside Turn-outs Around picnic tables, areas where cars load and unload, under trees and any grassy areas where people would rest or children would play. Any Major Rally Site Especially if held in a public, grassed area.  What's happening in your local area? Watch for events such as rock concerts, company picnics, religious meetings, major sports events, summer festivals, the list goes on and on. Ghost Towns and Old Homesteads This is a whole separate topic and a fascinating aspect of treasure hunting.  You will likely find old coins and oddities in these sites as well as learning some interesting pioneer history about your province or county.                           ______________________________________________ The trick to successful treasure hunting is to be observant; watch where people congregate when at leisure on beaches and in parks.  Search these areas.  Make it a habit to browse your newspaper and look for upcoming events that could leave treasure behind for you to find.  Research pays off in big dividends when you locate old, long forgotten sites where people used to go.  Have fun and plan for plenty of adventure as a Treasure Hunter.  One cardinal rule however is to observe all laws governing private and public property.  Always ask permission before hunting a site and follow the golden rules of treasure hunting etiquette and ethics.  You'll be a good ambassador for the hobby and you'll be doing yourself as well as others a favour.           HAPPY HUNTING AND HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE FIELD!

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