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

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Metal detecting is getting popular fast in Santa Clarita Valley. Once seen as an old hobby, it’s now modern, exciting, and tech-friendly. More people are buying metal detectors and heading outside.