Pennsylvania: Is Our State The Best For Urban Treasure Hunting?
Celebrate the thrill of the chase and the joy of discovery on National Scavenger Hunt Day on May 24. If you’re an adventurous modern-day treasure seeker, you’re in luck. There are plenty of places where you can uncover hidden gems. This can include things that you can find with metal detectors and drones. But it can also include things that you can track down with apps like OfferUp or online marketplaces like eBay to find rarities.
Where can you uncover the best places to find hidden gems?
The team at LawnStarter looked into the data landscape and has come up with a fascinating ranking. The site compiled a list of the top states that offer the most thrilling adventures for treasure seekers in urban environments. They examined all 50 states to determine the best ones for urban treasure hunters. They considered a variety of factors, including the number of geocaching locations, antique shops, storage-unit auctions, and metal-detecting clubs. With a total of 14 metrics carefully considered. Additionally, they investigated whether each state allows metal detection in their state parks.
Where did Pennsylvania rank for best urban treasure hunting?
Pennsylvania is the sixth best state for urban treasure hunting! So if you’re in the mood for some exciting adventures and hidden gems, Pennsylvania is the place to be. The study found that Pennsylvania has the most flea markets compared to other states.
Where to discover treasures in Pennsylvania?
Geocaches can be found in many of Pennsylvania’s 124 state parks, and all of the 20 state forest districts. Placing them does require a permit as outlined in the DCNR’s Guidelines for Placing Caches (Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources).
DCNR offers programs and guided activities on geocaching throughout the year on the DCNR calendar of events. You can find the full study and see where each state landed here.
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