New Evanston location

Capping a busy two years for Uncle Dan's, this October the Evanston store moved shop to its new digs at 901 Church Street.

You may remember that in 2006, we opened our Wrigleyville store at 3551 N. Southport Ave in Chicago. Then, in 2007, the Highland Park store got its new digs at 621 Central St. We're a little tired from all the moving, but we're thrilled about the growth - and you will be too, when you see the new Evanston spot. 

We've grown a lot from the old store at 700 Church, nearly doubling our space with about 5,000 square feet at 901. This means you can spend more time walking around and exploring in comfort. The shoe area has seating for about 20 people, and the dressing rooms are larger and better-lit. Not that you can see it, but we've got a more organized stockroom that will make it easier for us to find product for you. We've expanded our hours (10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday),  in case you need to pick up some last-minute supplies for that trip you're leaving on tomorrow.

Don't worry; the stock hasn't changed. You'll still find all the great brands you've come to love, and a few new exciting ones as well! Stay tuned to the blog to learn more. 

To accommodate all this new space, Evanston nearly doubled its staff (with a bigger "Meet the staff" board, of course). So you'll still get the attentive service you've come to expect. Let us know how we're doing.

P.S. - Yeah, we miss the old location at 700 Church, but we're not done with it just yet. Starting November 7, it will be open for limited hours on weekends (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays) to serve as an outlet store. After getting your brand-new gear at 901, swing by the old spot to snag a deal. It'll last as long as the stock does, so hurry.

Come along with us!

Welcome to the blog of Uncle Dan's, The Great Outdoor Store. We're hoping to use this blog to keep in touch with our existing customers and to make new ones, so read on!

Uncle Dan's has been serving Chicagoland adventure enthusiasts since 1972. We now have four stores: two in Chicago, one in Evanston and one in Highland Park. You can find all your favorite brands here, and maybe some you've never heard of but will come to appreciate. Our employees are just as excited about getting outside and exploring as you are, and they're good at it, too. From skiing to rock climbing to world travel, our staff has you covered, and we love sharing our stories almost as much as we love hearing yours.

That's kind of the point of this blog. You'll be able to read our news and hear about our products, but we want to know what you think! Tell us about your trips, how well a tent worked or just send pictures of an outfit that you've gotten compliments on. You guys are the reason we come to work every day, and this will give all of us a better way to connect.

Thanks for reading, and good travels!