Originally Posted by
darthbimmer
I agree, it is a shame, and it also is the right decision. Look at it this way: Put together Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and all the lesser known parks in Red Rocks country that are beautiful and totally worth seeing, and you've got at least two weeks of activity for a future visit. @:-)
I agree. You simply cannot see all this region has to offer in three weeks. I could quite happily spend a year touring the west. Your original itinerary was too packed, and something had to give.