Pennsylvania Moraine State Park

KellyV

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Hello In PA for weekend near Newcastle does anyone know if you can detect at this park?? If not does anyone know any near by newcastle PA?
Thanks Kelly
 
Pennsylvania http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/



Below is information given to me by the Bureau of State Parks Operations and Maintenance Division on metal detecting on state parks land. If you have further questions please contact Ryan Borcz of Park Operations at 717-783-3317. Thank you for your interest in Pennsylvania's state park system.



Thank you for your interest in PA State Parks. This email is in response to your 'Ask DCNR' concerning metal detecting in PA State Parks.



Individuals who want to use a metal detector in a state park must receive prior approval from the appropriate park office and report items which are found and will be removed from the park. The reasonable use of metal detectors is permitted in many state parks. Metal detecting is not permitted where this activity would conflict with a facility in use. Metal detecting is not permitted within fenced areas of swimming pool complexes (state operated or concession operated).



At many parks, metal detecting on beaches and in lake swimming areas will be permitted within a reasonable distance of shore from the Tuesday after Labor Day until the Saturday prior to Memorial Day. During the summer season, metal detecting in beach and swimming areas will be at the discretion of the park manager based on his knowledge of the use and type of facility. Metal detecting in other underwater areas will be permitted within a reasonable distance of shore if it does not conflict with other activities or have the potential for causing damage to the facility.



Many state park areas have the potential for the recovery of valuable historical objects. State park areas with this potential may have part or all of their area closed to metal detecting. The finding of historical objects in any state park area should be handled by first contacting the park manager of the particular park. In addition, persons should consult the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission if they are seeking or find historical artifacts.



Shovels, spades, garden trowels, and other similar tools may not be used to dig into or turn over ground areas that are covered by turf, vegetation, shrubs, or trees. Permissible digging tools are screwdrivers, ice picks, and other similar narrow pronged devices.



The above guidelines only pertain to state park lands. Persons should contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and/or the DCNR Bureau of Forestry for guidelines applicable to their lands.


http://www.fmdac.org/parks/parks.htm
 
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Thank you so much for the help so quickly I am on the phones now.
I just found an early 19th century english brass set of andirons and finials on my aunts property in PA. I found the exact pair on an auction on line and will upload the pictures when I get back home next week. Great trip so far.
They are ih great condition and my aunt was laughing as we dug a 3 by four foot hole in her yard. I of course fill it nicely but she didnt care as her house is filled with purchased antiques.
Thak you,
Kelly Varatta
 
I just got permission. I can use a shovel or spade somthing like an ice pick size and no beach access during the day but Moraine Park is open for detecting. I look forward to it an will do my duty and respect the park. Thank you again!
Kelly
 
Kelly..

They sell coin probes which is a screwdriver with the end rounded off and a brass ball welded to it so you have less of a chance to scratch a find.. I've never used one and wouldn't want to ;)
 
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Kelly..

They sell coin probes which is a screwdriver with the end rounded off and a brass ball welded to it so you have less of a chance to scratch a find.. I've never used one and wouldn't want to ;)

I am so Excited i'd dig with my hands if they told me too.

:):D:D
 
I am so Excited i'd dig with my hands if they told me too.

:):D:D


You will come back to earth after digging pulltabs and canslaw :D You wouldn't want to dig with your hands, I have dug up hypodermic needles, knives and jagged glass..
 
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