ORIGINAL: Big Guy01
Just about any wood other than evergreens will do a good job at smoking, Hardwoods prefered and fruit/nut wood are the best.
Local wood and Free is what I like. I use mostly Sugar maple for that reason.
Here in Iowa, I use oak for the same reason. If I use it for smoke I do not have to pay to have it hauled away. It tastes good too. I am using fairly large pieces now and I do not soak it. It makes it so I use less charcoal.
Bob