GrievousAngel Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 . . . where two guys wandered around the USA detecting relics and coins? They used Garrett's AT detectors I think back. They would locate/research historical homes and other locations of interest, then ask for permission to hunt. There was a different story every week I think. I always thought that historic wagon train trails would cough-up great finds. I would assume one could travel the same pathway, either by road or off-round, with proper research and planning. I would like watch those shows again. Billy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotAU? Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Hi Billy, was it “Diggers” by National Geographic? I haven’t seen it, but it sounds interesting from the online description. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievousAngel Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 That's it. I would recommend detectorists to watch the series. Traces history throw there finds at certain locations. Thanks for the info. Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal_Cobra Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Wanted to watch Dig Fellas, but it's not available anywhere. The detecting program from the UK was great, although it was fictional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. MI Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I have them all recorded on dvr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 15 hours ago, GrievousAngel said: I always thought that historic wagon train trails would cough-up great finds. I'm sure some parts have been detected. You still have all the typical difficulties of permissions, protections, destructive modernization,... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_in_CA Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 16 hours ago, GrievousAngel said: .... I always thought that historic wagon train trails would cough-up great finds. I would assume one could travel the same pathway, either by road or off-round, with proper research and planning..... I do not think it's worthwhile to just wander any old "historic wagon train trail". Instead, you want to hunt where they stopped at nights. Eg.: The recurring stopping spots (since each passing wagon/group would tend to re-use the same spots, over and over). Eg.: Like stage stops, springs, trading posts, etc...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneguy Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 There's several spots in Wyo where the old trail(s) are still very visible and not the touristy type spots. Seen a few of these locations NE of Fontanelle Res. while working the oil patch. Agree with Tom tho...long shot at best, look for the spots where they congregated along the way....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievousAngel Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 I would love to spend a month + checking it all out. I have been out that many times, but Time Won't Let Me! Have you gathered many finds in that area? Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrievousAngel Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 9 hours ago, Tom_in_CA said: I do not think it's worthwhile to just wander any old "historic wagon train trail". Instead, you want to hunt where they stopped at nights. Eg.: The recurring stopping spots (since each passing wagon/group would tend to re-use the same spots, over and over). Eg.: Like stage stops, springs, trading posts, etc...... Right. You must research and plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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