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Fall Metal Detecting in the Desert Southwest
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Fall Metal Detecting in the Desert Southwest

This fall guide covers the Desert Southwest, where metal detecting opportunities shift with weather, water levels, and access. Use it to time productive windows, focus on the right terrain, and avoid wasting trips on closed roads, blown-out rivers, or off-cycle habitats.

What to Look For in Fall

  • ghost towns
  • playa margins
  • drained reservoirs
  • old road traces

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