We at MOF occasionally write for other outlets and linking to some of our more MOFish content elsewhere on the web.
Here is a piece by Greg McReynolds on Trout Unlimited’s website from a couple of years ago when the fight for our public lands was just ramping up.
Mouthful of Feathers 
Well said, Greg! Everyone who enjoys public lands and rivers across the West needs to understand how they came to be and what’s at stake should they be transferred. Since statehood, Idaho has sold 40% of the lands granted to it. Deeded lands remain private. Sold off are the free access to those lands and waters forever!
Greg is not kidding. This is a serious threat – a threat to rob ALL Americans of their birthright. Once sold (or otherwise transferred) we will never get them back.