So you're ready for a treasure hunt? Everyone has dreamed at one time or another of discovering a hidden treasure buried secretly away from view. Imagine the feeling you get when you strike a solid object beneath the beach sand after getting a strong reading from your metal detector. As you unearth the hidden artifact, your eyes widen as you reveal an old iron chest rusting from age and the elements, obviously hidden there for a long time. You hold your breath anticipating the cacshe, and the world becomes a place of real adventure as you labor to free the checst from the grasps of the earth. It's rare to find such a bounty these days, though it still happens from time to time. But there's more than one kind of treasure, and treasure hunters around the world are turning up all kinds of things; some trash and some treasure. But either way, the adrenaline rush is real! If you ever thought about the art of treasure hunting, I invite you to participate in one of our many workshops designed to teach you about the hobby. Who knows, perhaps you'll be the lucky guy or girl that finds the big treasure. Or perhaps you'll just discover there is something special about escaping with a metal detector in hand, a tool or two to dig around in the earth, and a chance, at least for a while, to become a real treasure hunter! Padre Island Traders offers you the opportunity to learn about treasure hunting. Acquire the skills to start your own search; discover the best places to start, learn to identify the artifacts you uncover. If treasure hunting is your passion or you would just like to learn more about the hobby, I invite you to e-mail or call us and explore the possibilities that await on South Padre Island.