Local dive shop in Highland Park, IL

[Dutchman]

My daughter and grand daughters live here. We are planning to visit later this month. Can you shore dive from Highland Park? Where are the dive shops. I was reading there is a ship wreck off the coast. I assume a dry suite. Any way to get certified in dry suite while there.
Thanks

 

[garyfotodiver]

Try this link:

http://froggponddive.com/

I expect they can answer your questions.

Good Luck!

 

[DiverBeth]

Just in case frog pond doesn't fit your needs try Elmer's Watersports, http://elmerswatersports.com they're in Evanston which is south of Highland Park but an excellent shop.

 

[Dean810]

When you dive in the Great Lakes, you are basically talking wreck diving. The main shore dive I know about is the George Morley, off of Greenwood in Evanston. I've know people that have dived it recently but I have not. At this time of year, you can probably get by with a 7mm wet suit.