There are times in your treasure hunting when you will hit a wall for where to hunt next. You are out of good sites to hunt or you may think that there is nothing worth while in your area. This guide will show you that this is not true. There are many sites out there, you just have to know how to find them. If you have access to the Internet, you have a great resource to aid you in your search. I hope that this guide will aid you in that search. I do not intend this to be a tutorial on the Internet itself, just a guide to some things that are available to you to use on the web in your research.

For most people history was a dead and dull subject, looked upon with dread in school. It may have been a required class that had nothing to do with what you wanted to do in life. But remember: "Those you fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it". You must have had an interest in history to have become a treasure hunter. I feel that the two go hand in hand. There's something about digging up an object that has been buried for 70-100 years. Or the feeling you get when th'ing a old town site that long ago was alive with the sound of people and activity, but now there is nothing to mark the site but an old stone well and foundation. Finding things with your metal detector makes history come alive!!

Today almost everything and everyone has a web presence. You can not watch television without seeing "http://www.nb.net/~resteele/newsites/" or email to: myname@here.com. From major corporations to small businesses, the web has become a major resource for all kinds of information. In fact, if you are not using the Internet for research, tips ,detector reviews or to correspond with other hunters, you are missing out on a great resource, and should try to become "wired".

The resources available are almost endless: From government sites for maps, weather reports for a weekend hunt, Metal Detector manufacturers home pages, setting up hunts, or researching or selling your finds, the Internet is a great resource for treasure hunters. I find that I am limited by the time I have available for research.

I will show you some of the resources available to you and ways to use them. I will assume that you already have Internet access if you are reading this and have basic knowledge of a Internet Browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Please note that the Internet is ever changing, so some links may change or disappear.

In conclusion the Internet can make research almost enjoyable. If the snow is piled deep outside, doing research on the Internet can be a great way to stay excited about the next treasure hunting season. Try to stay focused, try to avoid getting sidetracked as it is very easy to find yourself surfing to unrelated links and topics. Be sure to bookmark sites so you can return and check that site again. Some web pages are updated daily, some monthly and some not at all.

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