This courses provides an overview of geologic/physiographic provinces of North America followed by student-led investigations where particular emphasis will be given to the paleohistory of the provinces from Precambrian through the present, and the resulting distribution of structures, landforms, stratigraphy, energy and mineral resources, and geologic hazards. The course will comprise overview lectures, readings on historic and current research; individual research into specific assigned topics; presentation of topical research, and visualizations and virtual field trips through the provinces via the National Park System.