We moved from FLA. My 13 year old had never seen snow, but he was a water baby in Florida, loved skim boarding and snorkeling.
We took him here to see snow last year, and now we go once a month during winter. We love it. The trees, the snow, the cold air....it is just 66 miles from our front door and a total 180ยบ change from Henderson, where we live.
It's an easy drive and you'll love it. Go for it.