The Internet has opened a whole new world of research. You can visit archives, museums, and historical societies regarding any subject. If you cannot get the information you are looking for through the Internet, then visit the historical societies of the area you are searching in. Ask questions, and follow up on any lead pertaining to your treasure search. You will be surprised at how much information you can gather.

If you do not own a detector, it’s a good idea to purchase one. Do not spend more than $450 for a metal detector. The more expensive models with all of the bells and whistles are most often very complicated for the new user. They may actually slow down your search results until you learn how to use it properly.

Just purchase a less expensive model, and study the owners manual. Learn how to use it properly, and you will be able to find as many items as the person using a more expensive model. Hidden treasures are out there, and there is no reason why you cannot locate one also. Here are seven areas to begin your search for lost treasures in North Dakota. Fort Abercrombie Ruins is located off route 81, just east of Abercrombie.

+ In 1858 the fort was constructed as the first Federal fort in North Dakota. Twice, the Sioux Indians attacked the fort and killed many of the troops. Knowing of an impending attack, the troops may have buried their belongings. If they were killed, the caches may still be there.

+ Fort Dilts is located on route 12, between Rhame and Marmarth. This fort was built in 1864. In that year Indians massacred everyone, and then burned down the fort. Like Fort Abercrombie above, the caches may still be there.

+ Bartlett is a ghost town located a mile north of State route 2, approximately four miles west of Lakota. This town was once a popular railroad town. It was known for it’s many saloons. Treasures large and small have been located in and around ghost towns.

+ Belmont was a river port, located approximately fourteen miles south of Grand Forks, on the west bank of the Red River. In 1897 it was destroyed by a flood.

+ Old Bottineau is another ghost town that is located on Oak Creek, near the Canadian Border, approximately one mile north of Bottineau, on State route 218. Treasure hunters have located buried treasures here.

+ Pleasant Lake Ghost Town is located forty-five miles northwest of Devil’s Lake, on route 2. In the 1880′s, bank robbers buried several chests of gold bullion in the town.

+ The Big Butte Treasure – Located near the town of Lignite on State route 52, it is a treasure worth approximately $40,000 in gold and silver coins. The treasure was buried during an Indian attack, by a paymaster who worked for the Hudson Bay Company, the paymaster was killed.

It is important that you always ask for permission when entering private property. If you are going on to State or Federal Land, in search for lost treasure, be sure to check with your State laws about any digging. Good luck in your search for hidden treasure.

I’m sure you probably thought ghost towns were only way down south in Arizona or Texas, but they are actually scattered all over the United States. North Dakota has its share of ghost towns with 66 ghost towns and 10 near Fargo. Some have more abandoned buildings still standing than others, and some still have a few residents.

Arena, North Dakota was abandoned actually not too long ago. It looks like a nice small town, but no one is living there. The remains of a falling down school, elevator, church and some residences are left. The white church with grayed wood is especially photogenic. Arena is 180 miles from Fargo.

Havana is 109 miles south of Fargo right near the South Dakota border. The entire town is full of abandoned buildings.

Kidville has only some foundations and blocks left, but has a very interesting history. It is 1.5 miles southwest of Fort Ransom and is 88 miles from Fargo. The heyday of the city was between 1897 and 1923. It was the first city in the county to have telephones. From 1917 to 1919 an insane asylum escapee hid around the town and threatened residents killing one.

Sherbrooke is 84 miles from Fargo and has several overgrown vacant homes and a stone foundation from a large building. It once was the county seat of Steele county.

Garfield is 71 miles from Fargo. The town was moved in 1884 to Park River but the oxcart tracks of Kittson Trail, cemetery and church foundations still remain.

North Almont is 229 miles from Fargo. The town has a grain elevator and a shack remaining.

Omemee is 258 miles from Fargo and all that remains are streets, sidewalks and about eight buildings. The city was founded at the intersection of two railroads. The last residents left in the 1980s.

Hamberg is 178 miles from Fargo with dirt streets, deteriorating wood structures and old masonry buildings. There is an abandoned bank, post office, school and church.

When you go driving to ghost towns, make sure to bring your camera and get out and walk around. Imagine what life was like and what the last few years of the towns were like.

North Dakota home rentals are just as taking home on rent at holidaying destination. They provide comfort and amenities of home. North Dakota home rentals can be in the form of condo, bungalow, resort, cottage, apartment etc. They are available in different sizes. And you can choose from them as per your needs and requirements.

Televisions, DVD, washer, dryer etc are some of the facilities being offered in North Dakota home rentals. Along that, North Dakota home rentals also embrace of fully furnished kitchen, in which you can cook any type of cuisine for your family and friends.

North Dakota home rentals are spacious and multi roomed. It is seen that hotels or any other means of accommodation are not at all spacious. Thus, accommodation at North Dakota home rentals gives freedom of action, that is, you can relax any where you want.

You are not imposed with any restriction while staying in North Dakota home rentals. It has been observed that in hotels, there is a need to place security while leaving the room for a day. On the other hand, no such security is involved in North Dakota home rentals.

There are two ways to book North Dakota home rentals that are:

•Through travelling agency

•Or from the owner of the home rental

Due to the advancement in the information technology, booking North Dakota home rentals is just a matter of single click. You can also gather information regarding place and available home rentals in North Dakota through internet.