How to Treasure Hunt in Texas

With modern advancements in metal detectors and global positioning satellite receivers, treasure hunters can search for an array of historical and valuable artifacts more easily than ever before. There are dozens of online resources available regarding treasure hunting and geocaching in the state of Texas. Most of these websites provide users with specific coordinates of treasures and various information on trails, contests, suggested spots and previous finds.

Things You'll Need

• GPS
• Metal detector
• Shovel

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Instructions

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     Purchase a global positioning satellite receiver and/or a metal detector.

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     Visit online resources such as Geocaching, Texas Geocaching, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Trail Link and other forums or discussion boards regarding treasure hunting and geocaching in Texas. Gather information on locations, contests and hidden items.

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     Program the coordinates of any items you're interested in finding. Use your GPS to make tracking treasures easier.

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     Get out there and search.