Eagle River

Eagle River is a city in northern Wisconsin and serves as the county seat for Vilas County. It sits within the largest network of connected freshwater lakes in North America and is surrounded by dense forest.

The area began as a Native American settlement where the Wisconsin River meets the Chain O' Lakes system. European settlement arrived in the early 19th century and transformed the region into a trading and logging hub.

The World Championship Snowmobile Derby draws thousands of winter sports fans to the city each year to watch racers compete and see new equipment in action. The event has made this place a gathering point for people who follow the sport closely.

The city maintains over 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails that connect throughout the county and link to regional systems. Visitors should prepare for cold winters and plan snowmobile rides between December and March for the best trail conditions.

The city is home to the World Snowmobile Headquarters and International Snowmobile Hall of Fame, which documents the sport's history and evolution. The facility displays rare machines and tells the stories of innovations that shaped modern snowmobile racing.