Hawaii’s Stairway to Heaven hike, also known as Haiku Stairs–3,922 steps crawling up Oahu’s Koolau Mountain Range–was built in 1942 by the U.S. Navy. The scenic voyage became an instant attraction, ...

Hawaii has decided to destroy its famous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ mountain trail over concerns that it has been popularised by Instagram (Made to Travel/YouTube) Honolulu officials have decided to remove ...

Hawaii's famous Haiku Stairs, known as the "Stairway to Heaven," will be removed due to illegal trespassing and injuries at the site that have led to hefty costs. The stairs, built by the U.S. Navy in ...

People are flocking to Hawaii’s arguably most infamous – and illegal – hike, the Stairway to Heaven, before it is removed for good. Arrests and dozens of citations have immediately ensued. Just two ...

HONOLULU (KHON) – An unofficial tourist attraction on the island of Oahu will be torn down at the end of April, officials in Hawaii confirmed last week. The Haiku (Haʻikū) Stairs, sometimes called the ...

Hawaii's famous Haiku Stairs, sometimes called the Stairway to Heaven, are likely to be removed next year following a Honolulu City Council meeting to discuss ongoing issues with the site. The stairs, ...

The saga of the Haiku Stairs - better known as the “Stairway to Heaven” hike - may soon be coming to an end on Oahu. This weekend, local news reported that the city of Honolulu has selected a ...

The soap opera surrounding Oahu’s Haiku Stairs — also known as the Stairway to Heaven — continues even as the famed landmark is being dismantled. Related Articles Lonely Planet touts 25 must-visit ...

Editor’s note: SFGATE recognizes the importance of diacritical marks in the Hawaiian language. We are unable to use them due to the limitations of our publishing platform. Christine Hitt is the Hawaii ...