However this will require you to wake up very early in the morning but the experience that you will gain will surely be worth it. Loosening Up Furthermore, if in any instance you find something beneath the sand; do not be afraid to get all dirty and wet digging for it. At times it may be a valuable jewelry while other times it could simply be junk. Certain areas such as parks and beaches are definitely good choices. Since parks can be found in your local areas, it will not necessarily be difficult for you to conduct your metal detecting there. Also, since these places are swarmed by so many people each day, it is most likely that you will find lost items along the way. Why? Because when the ground is wet, the detector becomes more sensitive to emit a signal due to the ground's higher conductivity. Also, the rain softens and loosens the soil, bringing those buried treasure closer to the ground surface. It also makes digging much easier. Just don't forget to get a poncho and to buy a waterproof cover for your detector. Locate old paths as these are good areas to detect along. Revival meeting areas Identify the places where revival meetings are held and you surely will find jewelry and old coins. Camp sites Areas used as Boy Scout camps may have hundreds of treasures waiting to be unearthed. So don't miss those Boy Scout camps in your area as there may be lots of old coins, buttons, knives, and other items that are valuable these days. Spend some time to look for a good map, the one that's very detailed. It should present the areas where homesteads and structures are situated. Tourist attractions and other notable places must also be shown. If you've already identified the sites where you will conduct your metal detecting, the next thing you need to do is to check your metal detector. Finding The Perfect Areas The second tip which you should remember is to find the areas where you would want to look for lost items and make sure that you have already researched about these places. It is understandable if you want to go outright to these areas; however, it will be very much helpful if at least you will take the time out to know some background regarding these places first.