You and your family can saddle up for a unique adventure at one of these top-rated dude ranches chosen by our panelists.

Historically, ranches welcomed city-slickers (or dudes ... since your weeklong stay will include plenty of horseback riding, cattle team penning, fly-fishing, skeet shooting and more.

A dude ranch vacation also provides time to reflect ... The ranch also offers horse riding clinics, cattle pushing lessons, and wagon ride and driving team demonstrations. Other outdoor activities ...