CONWAY — The snow has gone quickly, and ski areas that are still open are embracing the time-honored traditions of spring fling happenings.
Splashing into the fun spirit today is Cranmore Mountain Resort, with its Spring Splash pond skim, with registration starting at 10 a.m. and the event getting underway at noon.
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