Kansas City, MO (SOLVED!)
Funding: Coins are in the chest.Permission: GrantedLaunched: July 27, 2020 This treasure was found by a very happy boy on 8/19/2020. Given the history of… Read More »Kansas City, MO (SOLVED!)
The Kaffer Treasure
Treasure hunting is diving into vague hints that sometimes lead somewhere, but often don’t. It’s a puzzle that we have a handful of pieces to,… Read More »The Kaffer Treasure
The Knights of the Golden Circle: Part One
Reader warning: Some of the source links will contain references to slavery and other topics which may be offensive to modern readers. I do not… Read More »The Knights of the Golden Circle: Part One
Newspaper Gold: Missouri Weekly Patriot, January 6, 1870
Treasure hunting sometimes feels like nine parts research, one part adventure. But lucky for us, researching Missouri history is pretty darned entertaining. Thanks to their… Read More »Newspaper Gold: Missouri Weekly Patriot, January 6, 1870
Springfield, MO
Status: Active – chest is on the ground.Permission: GrantedLaunched: December 24, 2019 If we want to keep doing hunts, the host parks have some reasonable… Read More »Springfield, MO
Missouri Parks
As I put together the 2020 riddles, I’m sorting through the unique history of each potential treasure location. Some of these stories are pretty wild,… Read More »Missouri Parks
Snow Days
With mid-Missouri covered in a nice blanket of snow, it’s a good time to put treasure hunting on hold and switch over to Research Mode.… Read More »Snow Days
Treasure Chests are here!
I test-fit one with random change and these things can hold quite a lot more than I expected. That’s nice – because right now the… Read More »Treasure Chests are here!
Man + River
Just came across this channel on YouTube, and couldn’t wait to talk about it. This treasure hunter does it right: besides making some cool finds,… Read More »Man + River
Missouri Parks have the Best People
Over the past week I’ve been on the phone or email with over a dozen city, state, and federal parks trying to find future locations… Read More »Missouri Parks have the Best People
Video Editing and Shotcut
I like to watch people who are good at editing videos do that thing. Their skill hasn’t seeped into my brain yet, and I know… Read More »Video Editing and Shotcut
Legal Woes
The big news on the Forrest Fenn reddit lately seems to be that someone is suing him. The TLDR version of that drama is that… Read More »Legal Woes
The Secret
Some think there is a jewel buried in Missouri, as part of a multi-state hunt called The Secret. The man behind this hunt is sadly… Read More »The Secret
Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Hunt
If you like a good riddle, Forrest Fenn’s leads to a few million dollars worth of treasure, hidden in the Rockies. The poem/riddle can be… Read More »Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Hunt
Searcher Tip: On, Then Over
So you’re not outdoors-y, but you think you’ve got a good solve that will lead you right to the treasure. At least, that’s what it… Read More »Searcher Tip: On, Then Over
The Clay Stones
At the end of the hunt, if everything goes your way, you’ll be holding a neat little hollow stone made out of clay. At least,… Read More »The Clay Stones
The Curse of Oak Island – S7E5
I’m a fan, and I’m not ashamed to say it anonymously on the internet. This show is a lot of F words: frustrating, and fascinating,… Read More »The Curse of Oak Island – S7E5
Columbia, MO
Hints: The general area for this hunt is hidden in the first stanza. Update 12/24/2019: This hunt takes place in Columbia, Missouri. The treasure can… Read More »Columbia, MO
Safety First
Missouri is home to some beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife… with emphasis on the “wild”. If you’re not outdoors-y, here’s a few tips that might… Read More »Safety First