About Your Guide....
Steven"Benny" Benedict Born and raised in the Adirondack Mountains , Benny earned the rank of Eagle Scout , a successful distance running athlete in high school through college , trained for the Olympics as a distance runner . He began his career as a National Park Ranger in Bighorn Canyon NP in 1979. After moving to Jerome, Arizona worked as a State Park Ranger . Benny spent eight years as an archeological /naturalist guide before creating Earthtours as a means to serve clients at the highest level for custom excursions and inspired adventures in nature. Benny assists clients in creating vacation and travel adventures throughout the world . Clients concur that Benny's sensitivity, fun loving spirit and depth of knowledge all contribute to creating extraordinary outdoor adventures .
Steven "Benny" Benedict is regarded by his peers as one of the premier guides in North America . has been featured in numerous television, magazine and news articles extolling his diverse talents as a guide, lecturer and personal growth workshop leader . Benny is a permitted partner with The National Parks Service .
Benny has facilitated guided outdoor adventures for The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institute and thousands of people around the world who appreciate his depth of knowledge and fun loving spirit !