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

Don’t kid yourself: You’ve probably always wanted a metal detector. After seeing them in so many movies and television shows, and maybe even hobbyists at the beach using one, maybe it’s about time you ...

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 ...

Planning on escaping the winter weather for a beach trip? Bring this metal detector with you if you want to bring home some treasures. The Popular Mechanics gear team recommends the Minelab Vanquish ...