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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sequoia Shuttle returns for the 2025 travel season with lower rates. What you need to know
The Sequoia Shuttle is back in operation for the travel season. The service that takes riders from locations in Visalia, Lemon Cove and Three Rivers into Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, started its annual seasonal schedule on May 22. The Sequoia Shuttle is offering a quicker trip to and from the park this year by reducing the number of pick-up locations. 'We took out a couple of stops just to streamline our service, and make it a more convenient ride,' explained Marla Bermudez, Visalia community outreach coordinator. 'The less stops, the more ability for travelers to get to the park faster, and it not seem like they can get to the park quicker if they were to drive their own car. 'We hope that will attract more passengers, which then reduces the influx of vehicles within the park itself and reduces parking,' she added. Do this if you only have cash: Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks are going cashless soon This year, the cost of a round-trip ticket has been lowered from $20 per rider to $15, with a discounted rate of $12 per person for groups of six or more. The shuttles hold 16 passengers and are wheelchair-accessible. 'All of our Sequoia Shuttles are ADA-compliant,' she said. 'We hold two wheelchairs at a time, and we have that listed on our website as a selection. It asks, 'Is there a wheelchair or a bike?'' Free internal shuttles inside the park will loop continuously between major park destinations, with the Wuksachi Lodge route only operating on Saturdays and Sundays. More: Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park to reopen this month after four years of closure Sequoia Shuttles start their departures from the Wyndham Hotel in Visalia at 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., and pick-up times will vary depending on where passengers start their trip. The ride takes approximately an hour and 45 minutes, according to Bermudez. 'There is a stop at the Foothills Visitor Center where everyone stops for a bathroom break,' she said, adding that shuttles return from the park at 4 and 5:30 p.m. 'Reservations are required 90 minutes before your trip, and that is because we need to print out the manifest for our drivers,' Bermudez said. 'That ensures that we don't leave anyone behind in the park.' She added that the shuttle will not make a particular stop if nobody has made a reservation to start their trip from that location. Riders on the shuttles are required to have a national park entrance pass (standard seven-day entrance pass, annual pass, etc.) before entering Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Entrance passes are available at Bermudez said that even though the website has not been updated from last year, reservations can still be made on the site. She expects the website to be updated by the first week of June. For reservations or additional information, visit or call 1-877-BUS-HIKE. This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: Sequoia Shuttle returns for the 2025 travel season
Daily Tribune
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's World Cup Dream Hinges on Saudi Clash
TDT | Manama Bahrain's national team will begin a domestic training camp on 28 May ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia on 5 June at Bahrain National Stadium. The five-night camp will be held at the Wyndham Hotel in Bahrain Bay, providing head coach Dragan Talajić and his players a final opportunity to prepare for a match that could prove pivotal in Group C of the AFC Third Round Qualifiers. Speaking to TDT, Bahrain midfielder Mehdi Humaidan remained upbeat about the team's qualification chances: "The group is still wide open, and in football, anything can happen. We've shown what we're capable of — beating Saudi on our way to the Gulf Cup title gave us real belief. Now it's about carrying that momentum into this decisive stage." Tight Group, High Stakes Japan lead the six-team group, already qualified with 20 unbeaten points and an impressive +22 goal difference. Australia hold second with 13 points, followed by Saudi Arabia in third with 10. Bahrain sit fifth with six points from six matches, just behind Indonesia in fourth, while China remain bottom with six points. Only the top two sides in the group will secure automatic qualification for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Third and fourth-placed teams will enter additional play-off rounds. Victory in Riffa would move Bahrain closer to their Gulf neighbours and keep hopes of qualifying for their first-ever World Cup alive. Mixed Form for Both Sides Bahrain opened their third-round campaign with a shock 1-0 win over Australia in September but have struggled for consistency since, managing just two 5 in 8 matches. The rest of Bahrain's qualifying campaign has been a rollercoaster. The 0-0 draw away to Saudi Arabia on October 15 was followed by a narrow 1-0 home defeat to China on November 14. Just days later, they fought to a highly entertaining 2-2 draw against Australia on November 19. The new year brought tougher challenges, including a 2-0 loss away to group leaders Japan on March 20. Most notably, on March 25, Bahrain suffered a 1-0 defeat to Indonesia — a fixture charged with extra tension given the bitter rivalry and fiery exchanges between Bahraini and Indonesian fans in the qualifiers. Saudi Arabia, under the guidance of former Morocco and Ivory Coast coach Hervé Renard, have shown inconsistent form this campaign. In the qualifiers, the Saudis have managed just two wins from eight matches, alongside two losses and four draws. Despite this patchy record, they currently sit in a promising third place in the group, which secures them a spot in the playoff round. A Historic Rivalry The upcoming fixture reignites a fierce Gulf rivalry between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Bahrain famously ended Saudi Arabia's 2010 World Cup hopes with a dramatic 2-2 draw in Riyadh, advancing on away goals. They also secured a memorable 1-0 win over the Green Falcons in the 2019 Gulf Cup final to claim their first major regional title. More recently, Bahrain continued their dominance by defeating Saudi Arabia en route to lifting the Gulf Cup again at the start of 2025. Despite these memorable moments, Bahrain have generally struggled against their more decorated neighbours. Saudi Arabia, who impressed at the last World Cup in Qatar, famously defeated the eventual champions, Argentina, in the group stage—a match that will be remembered for its stunning upset. What's Next Following the match against Saudi Arabia, Bahrain will face China away in their last qualifiers on June 10. A home win on 5 June could reignite Bahrain's campaign — and rekindle memories of past upsets.
