This reveals the ancient history of rock, water, and life on the Colorado Plateau with nearly limitless opportunities for research and personal revelation. What two ideas does this sentence convey about the author's point of view?

The author thinks that mining Glen Canyon would provide greater understanding of the Earth.
The author thinks that people should search for historical documentation about Glen Canyon.
The author thinks that promoting environmental tourism in Glen Canyon would be profitable.
The author thinks that the landscape of Glen Canyon provides many sources of inspiration.
The author thinks that the diversity of life in Glen Canyon is useful to scientific study.