Treasure State

Spanish doubloons or Civil War-era gold bars probably won't be found in Montana, but one metal detectorist in Big Sky County is finding interesting stuff in lakebed swimming holes.

Always remember when hunting for gems and rocks, that people have been to these sites for decades unearthing these specimens.

This may come as a surprise to many, but in a recent state ranking for 2021 by U.S. News & World Report, Montana ranked fairly low.